Welcome to the dark side of the NFL Draft, as we revisit the 10 worst picks in Carolina Panthers history.
No. 5 worst pick: OG Bruce Nelson (2003)
Panthers general manager Marty Hurney addressed his team’s offensive line with Carolina’s first two picks during the 2003 NFL Draft, and he nailed his first-round choice with All-Pro tackle Jordan Gross.
But selecting Iowa guard Bruce Nelson in the second round (No. 50 overall) proved otherwise.
Hurney traded back in the second round for the No. 50 and No. 120 overall picks, giving the Panthers the No.