Jordan Gross was drafted No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Utah. 167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value

2003 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall

Jordan Gross Utah Draft

Jordan Gross was drafted No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Utah. 167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value

1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#8
Round
1
Draft class
2003
NFL games
167
Years as starter
11
Career AV
694th at Utah
Pro Bowls
3
All-Pro
1

The pick

How Jordan Gross came off the board in 2003.

Drafted by

Carolina Panthers

Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall · NFC South

Full 2003 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Offensive tackle T
Measurables
300 lbs
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value

Games played
167
Seasons as a starter
11
Career approximate value
694th among Utah picks
AV with the drafting club
69100% of career value
Final season
201310 years after the draft
Accolades
1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl

Around pick 8

Who came off the board on either side of Jordan Gross.

Utah in the 2003 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other T picks from Utah

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jordan Gross in the 2003 NFL Draft

Jordan Gross is a Offensive tackle out of Utah selected No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 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 Jordan Gross drafted?

Jordan Gross was selected No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/jordan-gross.

What college did Jordan Gross play for?

Jordan Gross played college football at Utah in the Mountain West. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.

How did Jordan Gross's NFL career turn out?

167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/jordan-gross.