Mark Anderson (born May 26, 1983 in Tulsa, Oklahoma)
is a defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the
National Football League. He played for the Hornets
at Booker T. Washington High School. He attended the
University of Alabama (where he became a member of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.). He was selected
with the 159th overall pick (5th round) in the 2006
NFL Draft. Despite not being an official starter in
the Bears Cover 2 defensive scheme, Anderson has
thrived in his role as a third-down pass rusher, and
during the 2006 regular season he totaled 12 sacks,
a Chicago Bears rookie record, which was previously
held by Brian Urlacher. Anderson also received
consideration in 2006 Defensive Rookie of the Year,
finishing second in the voting.
