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Bruce Nelson

TradeVerdicts connects Bruce Nelson to one exact public NFL transaction involving Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots.

1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
2003 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Carolina Panthers New England Patriots

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Transaction Snapshot

Recorded Trade

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Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots

New England Patriots Win Tier: standard Confidence: high

New England traded the 50th overall pick to Carolina during the 2003 draft and moved up to No. 45, sending pick No. 120 with it. Carolina selected center Bruce Nelson at 50 and later used No. 120 in another move, while the Patriots chose wide receiver Bethel Johnson at 45 and eventually reacquired 120 to draft Asante Samuel. The Patriots' broader draft maneuvering produced the stronger value.

Assets Received

Carolina Panthers
  • Pick 2003 2nd round pick (50th overall, Bruce Nelson)
  • Pick 2003 4th round pick (120th overall subsequently traded, Asante Samuel)
New England Patriots
  • Pick 2003 2nd round pick (45th overall, Bethel Johnson)

Team Grades

Carolina Panthers C
New England Patriots B-
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