The 2003 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and h
First overall pick Carson Palmer found early success as the starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals before conflicts with team ownership. He was then traded to the Oakland Raiders before finishing his career strong with the Arizona Cardinals.
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was one of the first offensive superstars for the newly formed Houston Texans.
Troy Polamalu was the highest-picked safety in the draft and won two Super Bowls including multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has since been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Terrell Suggs was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and went on to win the 2011 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award and Super Bowl XLVII.
The 2002 NFL draft was the 67th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible professional football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Se
2003 NFL draft
…Detroit Lions David Kircus WR Grand Valley State 6 – Houston Texans selection forfeited due to use of sixth-round selection to choose Milford Brown in 2002 supplemental draft. 6 176 Jacksonville Jaguars Brandon Green DE Rice from Chicago Bears 6 177 Arizona Cardinals Reggie Wells G Clarion 6 178 Dallas Cowboys B. J. Tucker…
Hall of Fame defensive end Julius Peppers was drafted 2nd overall by the Carolina Panthers.
Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney was drafted 11th overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl XLVII Champion, Ed Reed was drafted 24th overall by the Baltimore Ravens.