Pick Number 59: A History
By John White
The Carolina Panthers currently have no selections higher than the 59th pick of the draft. Barring a deal involving you-know-who, it will stay that way. So, we thought we’d take a look back at the last 25 players to be chosen 59th overall.
1984 – Jeff Hostetler, QB, New York Giants
Played for the Giants, Raiders and Redskins.
1357 completions, 2338 attempts, 16430 yards, 94 TDs, 71 ints.
1985 – Kirk Lowdermilk, C, Minnesota Vikings
Twelve seasons between Minnesota and Indianapolis before retiring in 1996.
1986 – Gene Chilton, C, St. Louis Cardinals
Played six seasons with the Cardinals and Patriots before retiring in 1992.
1987 – Karl Wilson, DE, San Diego Chargers
Played eleven seasons for eight teams (Chargers, Cardinals, Dolphins, Jets, 49ers, Buccaneers and Bills). Totaled 15 sacks in his career.
1988 – Kevin Porter, DB, Kansas City Chiefs
Played seven seasons for the Chiefs and Jets. Had 1.5 sacks and 1 interception.
1989 – Mike Utley, G, Detroit Lions
Played three seasons for the Lions before a serious injury ended his career.
1990 – Tom Hodson, QB, New England Patriots
Played seven seasons for the Patriots, Dolphins, Cowboys and Saints.
174 completions, 320 attempts, 1823 yards, 7 TDs, 11 ints.
1991 – Aeneas Williams, CB, Phoenix Cardinals
Played 14 seasons for the Cardinals and Rams. Totaled 220 tackles, 21 passes defensed, 55 ints., and 9 TDs
1992 – Mark Wheeler, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Played 8 seasons for the Buccaneers, Patriots and Eagles. Had 16 sacks in his career.
1993 – Steve Tovar, LB, Cincinnati Bengals
Played eight seasons with the Bengals, Chargers and Panthers. Had 8 sacks in his career.
1994 – Jason Sehorn, S, New York Giants
Played ten seasons with the Giants and Rams. Totaled 127 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 29 passes defensed, 19 ints, and 4 TDs.
1995 – Kendall Watkins, TE, Dallas Cowboys
Played two seasons for Dallas. Had only 1 reception for 8 yards and a fumble.
1996 – Ernie Conwell, TE, St. Louis Rams
Played eleven seasons for the Rams and Saints. Had 203 receptions, 2188 yards and 15 TDs.
1997 – Brandon Mitchell, DE, New England Patriots
Played eight seasons for the Patriots and Seahawks. Totaled 91 tackles, 11 sacks, and 6 passes defensed.
1998 – Mikhael Ricks, WR, San Diego Chargers
Played eight seasons for the Chargers, Chiefs, Lions and Cowboys. Had 155 catches, 1939 yards and 8 TDs.
1999 – Scott Shields, DB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Played three seasons for the Steelers and Chiefs. Had 1 sack in his career.
2000 – Marcus Washington, LB, Indianapolis Colts
Has played nine seasons for the Colts and Redskins. Totaled 617 tackles, 37.5 sacks, 27 passes defensed, 3 ints. and 1 TD.
2001 – Marques Tuiasosopo, QB, Oakland Raiders
Has played eight seasons with the Raiders and the Jets. Totaled 49 completions, 90 attempts, 2 TDs and 7 ints.
2002 – Sheldon Brown, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
Had played seven seasons all for the Eagles. Has 380 tackles, 7 sacks, 82 passes defensed, 14 ints, and 2 TDs.
2003 – Alonzo Jackson, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Played four seasons for the Steelers and Giants. Totaled 24 tackles in his career.
2004 – Sean Jones, S, Cleveland Browns
Has played five seasons with the Browns and just signed with the Eagles. Has 286 tackles, 1 sack, 25 passes defensed, and 14 ints.
2005 – Jonathan Babineaux, DT, Atlanta Falcons
Has played four seasons with the Falcons. Has 142 tackles, 8 sacks, 8 passes defensed and 1 int.
2006 – Jeremy Trueblood, T, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Has started 45 games in his first three seasons with the Buccaneers.
2007 – Ryan Kalil, C, Carolina Panthers
Has played two seasons with the Panthers. Became the starter at center in ’08. Has 15 starts in two seasons.
2008 – Mike Pollak, G, Indianapolis Colts
Started 13 games as a rookie for the Colts.