Mike Rucker: Pick #38 in the 1999 NFL Draft

Mike Rucker is a former defensive end out of Nebraska, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 38th overall pick (round 2) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 139 regular-season games from 1999 to 2007, with the Carolina Panthers. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

1999

Round

Round 2

Pick

38th overall

Team

Carolina Panthers

Position

DE

College

Nebraska

Mike Rucker Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 5th in the 1999 draft class in sacks (55.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	CAR	15	20	6	2	3	3	0	2	0
2000	CAR	15	26	6	8	2.5	2	0	1	1
2001	CAR	15	37	12	7	9	8	0	1	3
2002	CAR	16	45	9	14	10	7	0	7	4
2003	CAR	13	42	11	0	12	0	1	6	1
2004	CAR	15	31	3	0	3	0	0	5	1
2005	CAR	15	32	10	0	7	0	0	3	3
2006	CAR	14	22	14	0	4.5	11	0	0	1
2007	CAR	16	24	15	0	2.5	7	0	3	1
Career		134	279	86	31	53.5	38	1	28	15

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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