Mike Rucker was drafted No. 38 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 139
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5411th at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Mike Rucker came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 139
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5411th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 54100% of career value
- Final season
- 20078 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Rucker.
Florida
Michigan
Mississippi State
Florida State
Nebraska in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Rucker in the 1999 NFL Draft
Mike Rucker is a Defensive end out of Nebraska selected No. 38 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1999 NFL Draft. 139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Rucker drafted?
Mike Rucker was selected No. 38 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/mike-rucker.
What college did Mike Rucker play for?
Mike Rucker played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Mike Rucker's NFL career turn out?
139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/mike-rucker.