Mark Gastineau

Mark Gastineau
No. 99
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1956-11-20) November 20, 1956
Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight266 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High schoolRound Valley (Eagar, Arizona)
CollegeEastern Arizona (1975)
Arizona State (1976)
East Central (1977–1978)
NFL draft1979: 2nd round, 41st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Consec. seasons leading NFL in sacks: 2
Career NFL statistics
Sacks107.5
Fumble recoveries9
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marcus Dell Gastineau (born November 20, 1956) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons with the New York Jets. During his NFL career, he was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1982 and was the first player to lead the league in sacks in consecutive seasons. Gastineau also received five Pro Bowl and four first-team All-Pro selections. At the time of his retirement, he held the single-season sack record. For his accomplishments in New York, Gastineau was inducted to the Jets Ring of Honor in 2012.