Barry Gardner facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | December 13, 1976 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Thornton (Harvey) | ||||||||||
| College: | Northwestern | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35 | ||||||||||
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Barry Allan Gardner (born December 13, 1976) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). A linebacker is a defensive player who lines up behind the defensive line.
Barry Gardner was chosen in the second round of the 1999 NFL draft. He played professional football for eight years. During his career, he played for several teams. These teams included the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and New England Patriots. He was especially known for being a strong player on special teams. Special teams are groups of players who handle kickoffs, punts, and field goals.
Early Life and College Football
Barry Gardner went to Thornton Township High School. After high school, he continued his football journey. He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats. The Northwestern Wildcats are the sports teams of Northwestern University.
While playing for Northwestern, Barry Gardner was recognized for his skills. He was named to the First-team All-Big Ten team twice. This happened in both 1997 and 1998. The Big Ten Conference is a group of universities that compete in sports.
Professional Football Career
Barry Gardner began his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played for the Eagles from 1999 to 2002. After that, he moved to the Cleveland Browns. He played for the Browns during the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
In 2005, Gardner joined the New York Jets. His final NFL season was in 2006. He played for the New England Patriots that year. Throughout his time in the NFL, he was a reliable player. He was particularly valued for his work on special teams.
