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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||||
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| Born | December 13, 1976 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| 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: 2nd round, 35th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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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.
