2013 Football Roster
Gardner, John

Jersey Number 80
John Gardner
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 200
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Simeon
Bio
2016 (JUNIOR)
Played in seven games ... Caught one pass for 42 yards (at Missouri State).
2015 (SOPHOMORE)
Played in the season opener vs. Taylor...Did not record any statistics.
Played in seven games ... Caught one pass for 42 yards (at Missouri State).
2015 (SOPHOMORE)
Played in 10 games…Did not record any statistics.
Played in the season opener vs. Taylor...Did not record any statistics.
2013 (FRESHMAN)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
All-City selection by the Chicago Sun-Times...Two-star prospect by Scout.com...Two-star prospect by Rivals.com...Named to Chicago Sun-Times All-City Team...Recorded 60 receptions for 20 touchdowns and 800 receiving yards...A three-time state champion as a member of the basketball team where he played alongside Duke's Jabari Parker...Also a member of the drama club.
PERSONAL
Full name is John Henry Gardner III...Born on Dec. 18, 1994 in Chicago...Son of John Gardner Jr. and Michele Madison...Father works in health care and mother is a postal worker...Has three sisters and one brother...Exercise science major.
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