Travelle Wharton
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Career Summary
Travelle Wharton was an NFL offensive lineman who played 10 seasons, primarily with Carolina, after South Carolina.
Wharton played 10 NFL seasons, nine with the Carolina Panthers. He was a South Carolina product who played primarily at left guard in the NFL.
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Early Life
Wharton was from Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
Wharton was from Fountain Inn, South Carolina, and played close to home for the Panthers.
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High School
He attended Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Wharton attended Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville before enrolling at South Carolina.
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College Career
Wharton started 45 of 47 games at South Carolina and earned second-team All-SEC recognition as a senior.
Wharton played four seasons at South Carolina, starting 45 of 47 games at left offensive tackle. As a senior, he earned second-team All-SEC honors and a Senior Bowl invitation.
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Path to the NFL
Carolina selected Wharton in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
The Panthers selected Wharton in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Wharton played 115 NFL games and made 111 starts, largely for Carolina.
Wharton appeared in 115 NFL games with 111 starts. He played nine of his 10 NFL seasons with Carolina and also signed with Cincinnati in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Wharton was one of the most durable starters in Panthers history.
Wharton was one of only 16 Panthers to appear in 100 games and one of eight to start 100 games. He started all 99 of his games in his first Carolina tenure.
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Playing Style
Wharton was known as a tough, physical and durable interior lineman.
Former teammate Jordan Gross described Wharton as tough, physical, smart and durable. Carolina characterized him as a road-grader in the run game and a dependable force in the trenches.
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Legacy
Wharton earned recognition for his college and professional contributions in the Carolinas.
Wharton was a Sporting News Freshman All-American at South Carolina in 2000 and second-team All-SEC in 2003. His long Panthers tenure made him a prominent local professional player.
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Post-Career
After retiring, Wharton moved into coaching with South Carolina, Carolina and Washington.
Wharton began coaching at South Carolina in 2015, later became Carolina's assistant offensive line coach and served as Washington's assistant offensive line coach.
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