The Top 10 Greatest Draft Picks in Panther History

David Scercy by Scribe Written on June 13, 2009
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10: Mike Rucker, DE Nebraska

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HARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 29:  Defensive end Mike Rucker #93 of the Carolina Panthers waits at the line of scrimmage as the Dallas Cowboys huddle during the game on October 29, 2006 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cowboys won 35-

In 1999 Carolina used its second round draft pick (No. 38 overall) on a beast of a defensive end.

Mike Rucker along side Kris Jenkins, Brentson Buckner, and Julius Peppers made up what many believe to be one of the best defensive lines in NFL history.

Rucker played nine seasons with Carolina before announcing his retirement on April 22, 2008. After Rucker recorded 12 sacks in 2003, he was voted into his only Pro Bowl appearance.

His career stats include 421 tackles and 55.5 sacks.

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