Rich Gardner
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| Rich Gardner | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 1, 1981 (age 26) |
| Place of birth |  Carbondale, Illinois |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL Draft | 2004 / Round 3/ Pick 92 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 2004-2005 2006-present |
Tennessee Titans Seattle Seahawks |
Richard James Gardner (born February 1, 1981 in Carbondale, Illinois) is a professional American football player. He plays defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League. He was waived by the Titans on September 4, 2006, but signed with the Seattle Seahawks in week 17 of the 2006 season.
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[edit] NFL
A third-round draft pick (#92 overall) for the Titans in 2004, the 5'10", 195 lb. Gardner made 24 tackles and an interception in his two seasons there, playing cornerback and special teams.
[edit] College
Despite coming to Penn State as a walk-on in 1999, Gardner started every game in his final two seasons. He totaled 141 tackles, two fumble recoveries, 15 pass deflections and three interceptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns. He was named a third-team All-American his senior year and honorable mention All-Big Ten his senior and junior years.
He graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Arts in economics in December of 2003.
[edit] High school
Gardner attended Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago, Illinois where he also played basketball and ran track and field.
[edit] External links
- Gardner walking on a cloud, The Nashville City Paper, June 30, 2004
- Rich Gardner Conference Call, Tennessee Titans website
- Rookie CB enjoying NFL experience, Tennessee Titans website, July 8, 2004
