Career Summary

Jordan Gross was a Carolina Panthers offensive tackle who started every game he played across 11 NFL seasons.

Jordan Gross spent his entire 11-season NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. The offensive tackle played and started 167 games, the most starts in franchise history.

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College Career

Gross played college football at Utah before entering the 2003 NFL Draft.

Gross played college football at the University of Utah. His success there led Carolina to select him eighth overall in the 2003 NFL Draft.

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Path to the NFL

Carolina chose Gross with the eighth overall pick of the 2003 NFL Draft.

The Panthers selected Gross eighth overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He started all 16 games as a rookie at right tackle.

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NFL Career

Gross played every NFL season with Carolina and made 167 consecutive starts from 2003 through 2013.

Gross appeared in and started 167 games for Carolina from 2003 through 2013. He started all 16 games in seven different seasons and never played for another NFL franchise.

He began his career at right tackle, helping Carolina reach Super Bowl XXXVIII as a rookie, and concluded it as the club's longtime left tackle. He helped the Panthers reach the playoffs four times during his career.

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Career Accomplishments

Gross earned three Pro Bowl selections and finished with the most starts in Panthers history.

Gross earned three Pro Bowl selections, including his third in his final six seasons. His 167 starts were the most in Panthers history, and he played in nine playoff games for the franchise.

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Playing Style

Gross's combination of durability and positional flexibility defined his offensive-line career.

Gross opened his NFL career as Carolina's starting right tackle and later became its longtime left tackle. His 167 starts in 167 games show the durability and week-to-week dependability that anchored his play.

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Legacy

Gross is remembered as a foundational Panthers tackle whose 11-year service set the franchise record for starts.

Gross finished with the most starts in Panthers history and was described by the club as its best left tackle. His nine playoff appearances tied for third most in franchise history.

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Post-Career

Gross worked on Panthers broadcasts after retirement, operated an Idaho farm, and joined Utah's coaching staff in 2026.

After retiring, Gross spent two years with the Panthers' broadcast team and then worked on a farm in Idaho. In January 2026, Utah named the alumnus its offensive-line coach.

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