Rod Gardner

Roderick F. Gardner (born October 26, 1977 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons.

For the Canadian politician, see Rod Gardner (politician).

Rod Gardner
No. 87, 82, 85
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1977-10-26) October 26, 1977
Jacksonville, Florida
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Jacksonville (FL) Raines
College:Clemson
NFL Draft:2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:242
Receiving yards:3,165
Touchdowns:23
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Gardner played college football at Clemson University, where he started as a quarterback and safety on the practice squad (as a true freshman) before switching to wide receiver his sophomore year. He was selected as a second team All-ACC during his junior year after setting the school record for catches, yards, and receptions per game.[1] His senior year, he not only made first team All-ACC, but was a first team All-American as well. In 2000, he was one of the ten finalists for the Biletnikoff Award after posting six touchdowns on 51 receptions and 956 yards.[2]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Gardner was chosen by the Washington Redskins with the 15th overall selection in the first-round draft pick of the 2001 NFL Draft. During his rookie year, he was selected as NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a 208-yard, one touchdown performance against the Carolina Panthers. His history at quarterback would lead the Redskins to utilize him on trick plays during games; during the 2003 NFL season he was 2-for-3 for 46 yards and two passing touchdowns (to Chad Morton and Trung Canidate).

Carolina Panthers

After four seasons in Washington, he was traded to the Carolina Panthers during the 2005 offseason for a sixth-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.[3] He spent most of the season fourth on the Panthers' depth chart, behind Steve Smith, Keary Colbert, and Ricky Proehl.

Green Bay Packers

Gardner was waived by the Panthers on December 16, 2005, and he was then signed by the Green Bay Packers on December 19, 2005.[4] He re-signed with Green Bay on March 21, 2006. On September 2, 2006, Gardner was waived by the Packers.[5]

Kansas City Chiefs

In September 2006 he signed a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] In 2006 with the Chiefs, he only had 2 receptions for 17 yards. He was released before the 2007 season.[6]

NFL statistics
YearTeamGamesReceptionsYardsYards per ReceptionLongest ReceptionTouchdownsFirst DownsFumblesFumbles Lost
2001WSH164674116.18542811
2002WSH16711,00614.24385110
2003WSH165960010.23553010
2004WSH165165012.75153000
2005GB246716.8330400
2005CAR119849.3151400
2006KC142178.5130100
Career912423,16513.1852314831

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References
  1. "Rod Gardner: Clemson's Mr. Confidence - Clemson Football News - TigerNet". www.tigernet.com. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  2. "Gardner Hauls In Semifinalist Nod For Biletnikoff Award". Clemson Tigers. October 26, 2000. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  3. Pasquarelli, Len (July 28, 2005). "Redskins deal Gardner to Carolina for future pick". ESPN. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  4. Pasquarelli, Len (December 19, 2005). "Packers claim Gardner from Panthers". ESPN. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  5. Pasquarelli, Len (September 11, 2006). "Chiefs add Gardner after receivers net 69 yards in loss". ESPN. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  6. "Chiefs Announce 14 Transactions". Kansas City Chiefs. August 28, 2007. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  7. "Rob Gardner Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
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