Bruce Nelson (American football)
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| Position | Guard / Center | ||||||
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| Born | May 12, 1979 Emmetsburg, Iowa, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 301 lb (137 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Emmetsburg | ||||||
| College | Iowa | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2003: 2nd round, 50th overall pick | ||||||
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Bruce Edward Nelson (born May 12, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a guard and center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft.
Nelson was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and went to Emmetsburg High School as a high ranked academic athlete.
College career
Nelson played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.[2][3] Nelson was 1st team All-American and 1st team All-Big Ten in his senior season in 2002.
Professional career
Nelson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft with the 50th overall pick.[4] His NFL career was limited to two seasons because of hip injuries.