Mark Roopenian

Mark Christopher Roopenian (born July 10, 1958) is an American former professional football nose tackle who played two seasons with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College.

Early life and college Mark Christopher Roopenian was born on July 10, 1958, in Medford, Massachusetts. He participated in football, basketball, and track at Watertown High School in Watertown, Massachusetts and graduated in 1976.

Roopenian was a four-year letterman for the Boston College Eagles of Boston College from 1977 to 1980. He played tight end in 1977, center in 1978, inside linebacker in 1979, and defensive tackle in 1980. He played in all nine games for the Bills during the strike-shortened 1982 season, recording one kick return for no yards. He appeared in three games in 1983 before missing the rest of the year due to a shattered spinal disc.

Personal life Roopenian later became a real estate agent and youth sports coach.