Mark Andrews (American football)
A revolutionary tight end who redefined the position for the Baltimore Ravens with receiver-like skills, becoming the most productive pass-catcher in franchise history.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American football player·Birthday: September 6·Millennials
Biography
Mark Andrews didn't just join the Baltimore Ravens; he rewrote their record books. A standout at Oklahoma, where he won the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end, he arrived in the NFL with a specific skill set: the size of a traditional tight end paired with the route-running and hands of a premier wide receiver. The Ravens, building an offense around quarterback Lamar Jackson's unique talents, found in Andrews the perfect safety valve and big-play threat. He quickly shattered the team's single-season records for receptions and receiving yards by a tight end, performances that earned him All-Pro honors and multiple Pro Bowl selections. Through a combination of reliable hands, savvy positioning, and toughness over the middle, Andrews didn't just put up numbers—he became the emotional and statistical cornerstone of the Ravens' passing attack, finishing his tenure as the franchise's all-time leader in every major receiving category.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mark was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mark Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Mark's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Holds the Baltimore Ravens franchise records for career receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
- Named a First-Team All-Pro in 2021 after setting Ravens single-season records for receptions and receiving yards by a tight end.
- Three-time Pro Bowl selection (2019, 2021, 2022).
- Won the John Mackey Award as the nation's best collegiate tight end in 2017 while at Oklahoma.
Did You Know?
He has type 1 diabetes and manages it meticulously during games and training.
He was a third-round pick (86th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft.
In college at Oklahoma, he was a teammate of quarterback Baker Mayfield.
He played wide receiver in high school before converting to tight end in college.
“My job is to catch the ball and get into the end zone.”
