Carwell Ernest Gardner (born November 27, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played eight seasons in the NFL—six for the Buffalo Bills (1990–1995), one for the Baltimore Ravens (1996), finally one for the San Diego Chargers (1997). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals. He was selected by the Bills in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft.[2]

Carwell Gardner
No. 35
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1966-11-27) November 27, 1966 (age 58)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Trinity (Louisville, Kentucky)
College:Kentucky
Louisville
NFL draft:1990 / round: 2 / pick: 42
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:749
Rushing average:3.5
Receptions:36
Receiving yards:281
Touchdowns:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

He was a 1989 Second Team All-South Independent. Gardner caught the first regular season pass in Baltimore Ravens history on September 1, 1996.

Gardner grew up with 3 brothers in Louisville, KY.

References

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  1. ^ "Carwell Gardner Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.