Donnie Gardner

Redondo Lee "Donnie" Gardner is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League. He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL draft.
Gardner was also a member of the Detroit Lions, San Antonio Riders, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles.

Early years

Gardner played high school football at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

College career

Gardner played college football at the University of Kentucky for four seasons before being dismissed from the team his senior year. He had been the only true freshman to letter his first year, and in his final season he was second on the team in sacks with four and eighth on the team with 49 tackles.

Personal

Gardner is the brother of former NFL fullback Carwell Gardner.