Don Gardner (American football)

Don Gardner (born December 9, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Dakota State.

Don Gardner
No. 36 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-09) December 9, 1997
Chicago
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Wendell Phillips Academy High School
College:South Dakota State
Undrafted:2022
Career history
Roster status:Reserve/futures
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2022
Games played:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Gardner signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 30 after the 2022 NFL Draft as an undrafted free agent. [1] On August 30 Gardner was waived [2] but signed to the practice squad the next day. [3] He was elevated from the practice squad on October 27 [4] ahead of the Thursday night game against the Baltimore Ravens, that same day he made his NFL debut playing 14 snaps.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.[6]

References
  1. Zimmer, Matt. "Several South Dakota college players earn place on NFL teams on final day of NFL Draft". Argus Leader. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  2. Easterling, Luke. "Bucs waive rookie CB Don Gardner". Bucs Wire.usatoday.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. "Buccaneers Add CB to Their Practice Squad". Bus Report.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  4. Easterling, Luke. "Bucs make roster moves ahead of Thursday night's game vs. Ravens". Bucs Wire.usatoday.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  5. "Don Gardner Stats, Height, Weight, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  6. Smith, Scott (January 17, 2023). "Bucs Re-Sign 13 Practice Squad Players for 2023". Buccaneers.com.
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