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'''Bruce Edward Nelson''' (born May 12, 1979) is a former [[American football]] [[Guard (American football)|guard]] and [[Center (American football)|center]] who played for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=NELSOBRU01 |title=Bruce Nelson |accessdate=June 16, 2008 |work=databasefootball.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100218055639/http://databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=NELSOBRU01 |archivedate=February 18, 2010 }}</ref> |
'''Bruce Edward Nelson''' (born May 12, 1979) is a former [[American football]] [[Guard (American football)|guard]] and [[Center (American football)|center]] who played for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=NELSOBRU01 |title=Bruce Nelson |accessdate=June 16, 2008 |work=databasefootball.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100218055639/http://databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=NELSOBRU01 |archivedate=February 18, 2010 }}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
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Nelson was born in [[Emmetsburg, Iowa]], and went to Emmetsburg High School as a high ranked academic athlete. |
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==College career== |
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⚫ | Nelson attended the [[University of Iowa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=NELSOBRU01 |title=Bruce Nelson |publisher=databaseFootball.com |accessdate=September 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014172714/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=NELSOBRU01 |archivedate=October 14, 2012 }}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/players/brucenelson/profile?id=NEL133180 |title=Bruce Nelson |accessdate=June 16, 2008 |work=nfl.com |date= }}</ref> Nelson was 1st team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] and 1st team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] in his senior season in 2002. He was also [[Captain (sports)|team captain]] 2002 and also had |
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==Professional careee== |
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Nelson now resides in his hometown of [[Emmetsburg, Iowa]]. He also went to Emmetsburg High School as a high ranked academic athlete. He now helps with Emmetsburg's varsity football team by spending time with them throughout training and 2-a-days. He comes to practice every Tuesday and comes to help on the sidelines as an assistant coach every game. |
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⚫ | Nelson was selected by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the second round of the [[2003 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His NFL career was limited to two seasons because of hip injuries. |
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==Personal life |
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Nelson now resides in his hometown of [[Emmetsburg, Iowa]]. He has also served as an assistant coach for the Emmetsburg High School football team. |
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==References== |
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Position: | Guard / Center | ||||
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Born: | Emmetsburg, Iowa, U.S. | May 12, 1979||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
Weight: | 301 lb (137 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Emmetsburg (IA) | ||||
College: | Iowa | ||||
NFL draft: | 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50 | ||||
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Bruce Edward Nelson (born May 12, 1979) is a former American football guard and center who played for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).[1]
Early life
Nelson was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and went to Emmetsburg High School as a high ranked academic athlete.
College career
Nelson attended the University of Iowa.[2] He played college football at Iowa.[3] 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
Professional careee
Nelson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft.[4] His NFL career was limited to two seasons because of hip injuries.
==Personal life Nelson now resides in his hometown of Emmetsburg, Iowa. He has also served as an assistant coach for the Emmetsburg High School football team.
References
- ^ "Bruce Nelson". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
- ^ "Bruce Nelson". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "Bruce Nelson". nfl.com. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
- ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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