Donnie Gardner Explained

Donnie Gardner
Position:Defensive end
Number:79, 96
Birth Date:17 February 1968
Birth Place:Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
High School:Louisville (KY) Trinity
College:Kentucky
Draftyear:1990
Draftround:7
Draftpick:171
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Redondo Lee "Donnie" Gardner (born February 17, 1968) is a former American football defensive end.[1] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL draft.[2] He played college football at Kentucky.

Gardner has also been a member of the San Antonio Riders, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles.

Early years

Gardner played high school football at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky.[3]

College career

Gardner played college football at the University of Kentucky for four seasons before being dismissed from the team his senior year (1989). He had been the only true freshman to letter his first year, and in his final season he was second on the team in sacks with four and eighth on the team with 49 tackles.[3]

Personal

Gardner is the brother of former NFL fullback Carwell Gardner.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NFL All-Time Players . NFL.com . August 1, 2010.
  2. Web site: 1990 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-26 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Notable Kentucky African Americans Database . University of Kentucky Libraries . August 1, 2010.