22. Mike Rucker
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As of this writing, Mike Rucker is only one of three Carolina Panthers to record over 50 Quarterback Sacks for the team, which he accomplished over an eight-year career, which was all with the Panthers. The Defensive End was a 1999 2nd Round Pick from the University of Nebraska and would become a starter in his third season. Rucker would have two straight two-digit Sack seasons (2002 & 2003), with the latter seeing named to the Pro Bowl. He would also be named the NFL Alumni Defensive LIneman of the Year that season.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive End
- Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 38th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/17/99.
- Departed: Retired after the 2007 Season.
- Games Played: 139
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Notable Statistics:
106 Games Started
1 Interception
15 Forced Fumbles
7 Fumble Recoveries
14 Fumble Recovery Yards
55.5 Quarterback Sacks
416 Combined Tackles
331 Solo Tackles
85 Assisted Tackles
85 Tackles for Loss
18 Quarterback Hits*
64 Approximate Value
7 Playoff Games
2.0 Quarterback Sacks
23 Combined Tackles
17 Solo Tackles
6 Assisted Tackles
4 Tackles for Loss
*Quarterback Hits became a statistic in 2006. - Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl (2003)
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