Bruce Edward Nelson (born May 12, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a guard and center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).
[1] He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft.
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.
Nelson has also served as an assistant coach for the Emmetsburg High School football team.