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Carolina Panthers: Top 10 NFL Draft picks of all-time

By John Ellis

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Former Carolina Panthers player Steve Smith before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Former Carolina Panthers player Steve Smith before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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7. Thomas Davis

Drafted in the first round of the 2005 draft (14th overall), the Georgia prospect quickly became one of the Carolina Panthers’ inspirational leaders on defense.

Despite having three serious knee injuries he continued to come back and play with a vengeance. Recognized as the 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year and winning the Bart Starr Award in 2016, he has a first-team All-Pro selection to his credit as well as three Pro Bowls.

Davis is still active as a member of the Washington Redskins. He has 1,210 tackles, 29 sacks, 13 interceptions, 18 forced fumbles, and 11 fumble recoveries during his career.

6: Ryan Kalil

Drafted in the second round of the 2007 draft (59th overall), the center from USC was the anchor of the offensive line for 12 seasons.

He was a first-team All-Pro on two separate occasions as well as a five-time Pro Bowler.

5. Jordan Gross

Drafted in the first round of the 2003 draft (8th overall), Gross was a highly-touted prospect out of Utah and became a mainstay at left tackle for 11 seasons. He can claim one first-team All-Pro to his credit as well as three invitations to the Pro Bowl.

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