Carolina Panthers NFL Draft post first-round highlights of Marty Hurney

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Ryan Kalil #67 after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 04: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Greg Olsen, TE – Round 3* (Pick No. 73)

Greg Olsen wasn’t a draft pick of Marty Hurney’s but he did make the trade for him. Prior to the 2011 season, Hurney issued the Panthers third-round pick for the following season to Chicago in exchange for Olsen.

In arguably the greatest trade in franchise history, Olsen flourished with quarterback Cam Newton, putting together three consecutive 1,000 yard receiving seasons. A two-time All Pro with three Pro Bowl appearances, Olsen continues to produce in Carolina.

Using the draft in order to get Olsen may be the best use of a third round selection Hurney has ever executed.

*A third-round pick was used to acquire Olsen via trade

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