Gardner, Carwell
(born: 1966)Born in Louisville, KY, Carwell Gardner played high school football at Trinity High School there, where he was a first-team all-state linebacker. He played his college ball first at the University of Kentucky from 1985 to 1988, where he was the third leading tackler for the 1986-1987 season.
After a series of run-ins, disagreements, and an injury, Gardner transferred to the University of Louisville (U of L), where he sat out one year before joining the U of L football team as a fullback for the 1989-1990 season, rushing and receiving for 500 yards.
Gardner was selected in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills and ended his professional career with the San Diego Chargers in 1997. He played in 101 total games, rushing for 749 yards. He is the brother of Donnie Gardner.
For more see J. Clay, "Defensive end Carwell Gardner leaves UK's football team," Lexington Herald-Leader, 3/22/1988; and Carwell Gardner at the ESPN.com website.
