Bruce Nelson (American football)

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Bruce Nelson
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Position(s):
Guard / Center
Jersey #(s):
72
Born: May 12, 1979 (1979-05-12) (age 29)
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Career Information
Year(s): 20032004
NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50
College: Iowa
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Games played     15
Games started     1
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Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

Bruce Nelson (born May 12, 1979 in Emmetsburg, Iowa) is a former American football guard and center of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa. Nelson was 1st team All-American and 1st team All-Big Ten in his senior season in 2002. He was also team captain 2002 and also had 48 consecutive starts. Bruce Nelson was also voted academic Big Ten in 2000, 2001, and 2002.