Barry Gardner (original) (raw)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American football player (born 1976)
Barry Gardner
| No. 52, 55, 53 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1976-12-13) December 13, 1976 (age 48)Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Thornton (Harvey) |
| College | Northwestern |
| NFL draft | 1999: 2nd round, 35th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Philadelphia Eagles (1999–2002) Cleveland Browns (2003–2004) New York Jets (2005) New England Patriots (2006) | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1997, 1998) | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Total tackles277Sacks2.0Forced fumbles5Fumble recoveries3Interceptions1**Stats at Pro Football Reference** |
Barry Allan Gardner (born December 13, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the second round of the 1999 NFL draft with the 35th overall pick.[1]
Gardner was an eight-year veteran and played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and New England Patriots. Gardner has primarily been used and known around the league as a solid special teams player. He graduated from Thornton Township High School, then played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.
Gardner filed bankruptcy in March 2025.
- ^ "1999 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.