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'''Gilbert Ravelle Gardner, II''' (born May 9, 1982 |
'''Gilbert Ravelle Gardner, II''' (born May 9, 1982) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. He was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the third round of the [[2004 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Purdue]]. |
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Gardner earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Colts in [[Super Bowl XLI]] over the [[Chicago Bears]]. He also played for the [[Tennessee Titans]], the [[Detroit Lions]] and the Bears. |
Gardner earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Colts in [[Super Bowl XLI]] over the [[Chicago Bears]]. He also played for the [[Tennessee Titans]], the [[Detroit Lions]] and the Bears. |
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==Early |
==Early life== |
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Gardner attended Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas and was a letterman in football, baseball, and track. In football, he was a three-time All-District selection and a three-time All-County selection. Gilbert Gardner graduated from Angleton High School in 2000. He and his wife, Emily, have a son named Gilbert Ravelle Gardner III. Gilbert has returned to his roots and is a coach at his hometown Angleton High School. |
Gardner attended Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas and was a letterman in football, baseball, and track. In football, he was a three-time All-District selection and a three-time All-County selection. Gilbert Gardner graduated from Angleton High School in 2000. He and his wife, Emily, have a son named Gilbert Ravelle Gardner III. Gilbert has returned to his roots and is a coach at his hometown Angleton High School. |
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===Indianapolis Colts=== |
===Indianapolis Colts=== |
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Gardner was |
Gardner was selected by the Colts in the 3rd round (69th overall) of the [[2004 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023-05-06}}</ref> He played for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as a backup during the 2004 and 2005 seasons, eventually rising to starting LB by 2006. His 2006 season is remembered negatively by fans, as he was a key cog of the worst run defense in the league, until he was benched late in the season in favor of veteran LB [[Rob Morris (American football)|Rob Morris]]. Gardner was released from the Indianapolis Colts on May 8, 2007. |
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===Tennessee Titans=== |
===Tennessee Titans=== |
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He was claimed off waivers by the Titans on May 9, 2007 and played one season with the team before becoming a [[free agent]] in 2008. |
He was claimed off waivers by the Titans on May 9, 2007, and played one season with the team before becoming a [[free agent]] in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-05-09 |title=Titans add quarterback Rattay, linebacker Gardner |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2865621 |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Detroit Lions=== |
===Detroit Lions=== |
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===Chicago Bears=== |
===Chicago Bears=== |
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Gardner was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]] on December 12, 2008 after [[running back]] [[Garrett Wolfe]] was placed on [[injured reserve]]. He was released the following offseason on February 13, 2009. |
Gardner was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]] on December 12, 2008, after [[running back]] [[Garrett Wolfe]] was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-12-12 |title=Bears sign linebacker Gardner |url=https://wpde.com/sports/national-football-league-news/bears-sign-linebacker-gardner-10-22-2015-135819968 |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=WPDE|publisher=Sinclair Broadcast Group |language=en}}</ref> He was released the following offseason on February 13, 2009. |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/ |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140827142204/http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gardner_gilbert00.html Purdue Boilermakers bio] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501103358/http://www.detroitlions.com/bio.cfm?bio_id=498&season=10 Detroit Lions bio] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070129011050/http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=250 Indianapolis Colts bio] |
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*[http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gardner_gilbert00.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140827142204/http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gardner_gilbert00.html |date=August 27, 2014 }} |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080409165650/http://www.titansonline.com/team/players/bio.php?PRKey=409 Tennessee Titans bio] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:People from Angleton, Texas]] |
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[[Category:Players of American football from Texas]] |
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[[Category:American football linebackers]] |
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[[Category:Angleton High School alumni]] |
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | Angleton, Texas, U.S. | May 9, 1982||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Angleton (TX) | ||||||
College: | Purdue | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69 | ||||||
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Gilbert Ravelle Gardner, II (born May 9, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
Gardner earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI over the Chicago Bears. He also played for the Tennessee Titans, the Detroit Lions and the Bears.
Early life
Gardner attended Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas and was a letterman in football, baseball, and track. In football, he was a three-time All-District selection and a three-time All-County selection. Gilbert Gardner graduated from Angleton High School in 2000. He and his wife, Emily, have a son named Gilbert Ravelle Gardner III. Gilbert has returned to his roots and is a coach at his hometown Angleton High School.
College career
At Purdue University, he started 31 of 46 games, recording 215 tackles with 3.5 sacks, 23 stops for losses, seven fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Gardner was selected by the Colts in the 3rd round (69th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.[1] He played for the Indianapolis Colts as a backup during the 2004 and 2005 seasons, eventually rising to starting LB by 2006. His 2006 season is remembered negatively by fans, as he was a key cog of the worst run defense in the league, until he was benched late in the season in favor of veteran LB Rob Morris. Gardner was released from the Indianapolis Colts on May 8, 2007.
Tennessee Titans
He was claimed off waivers by the Titans on May 9, 2007, and played one season with the team before becoming a free agent in 2008.[2]
Detroit Lions
Gardner was signed by the Detroit Lions on March 25, 2008. During the first seven weeks of the season, Gardner appeared in two games for the Lions in a reserve role and recorded no tackles. He was placed on injured reserve on October 25 after the team signed linebacker Anthony Cannon. Gardner was released on November 5.
Chicago Bears
Gardner was signed by the Chicago Bears on December 12, 2008, after running back Garrett Wolfe was placed on injured reserve.[3] He was released the following offseason on February 13, 2009.
References
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Titans add quarterback Rattay, linebacker Gardner". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 9, 2007. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Bears sign linebacker Gardner". WPDE. Sinclair Broadcast Group. December 12, 2008. Retrieved November 10, 2023.