Jordan Gross played college football at Utah, where he was recognized as a consensus All-American.
12 Facts About Jordan Gross
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Jordan Gross spent his entire career with the Panthers, who drafted him eighth overall in the 2003 NFL Draft, and is their sideline reporter.
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Jordan Gross attended Fruitland High School in Fruitland, Idaho, where he was a letterman in high school football, basketball, and track and field.
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Jordan Gross was involved in tae kwon do since age 6, earning a black belt.
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Jordan Gross's versatility increased as a junior, as he played left tackle, left guard, and right tackle, and finished the season as an honorable mention All-MWC selection.
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Jordan Gross himself did not allow any sacks in his final two seasons at Utah.
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Jordan Gross was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, which is given to the best interior lineman in college football, after not allowing a sack all season at left tackle.
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Jordan Gross was taken in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by Carolina.
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Jordan Gross started every game for the Panthers that season at right tackle, and in fact did not miss a single offensive play, a rarity for many veterans, much less rookies.
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Jordan Gross made the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie and Sports Illustrated All-Pro teams that season.
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On February 25,2014, Jordan Gross announced his retirement from professional football.
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On July 9,2019, the Carolina Panthers announced that Jordan Gross would be inducted into the Panthers' Hall of Honor along with Jake Delhomme, Wesley Walls, and Steve Smith Sr.