55 Facts About Devin Gardner

Devin Jaymes Gardner was born on December 14,1991 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback.

Devin Gardner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New England Patriots of the National Football League.

At the University of Michigan, Gardner was the starting quarterback for the Wolverines from 2012 to 2014.

Early in the 2013 season, Devin Gardner was awarded Tom Harmon's Michigan Football Legends jersey, becoming the first Michigan player to wear No 98 in over 70 years.

On October 19,2013, Devin Gardner broke John Navarre's Michigan single-game record with 503 passing yards.

Devin Gardner broke Denard Robinson's Michigan single-game record with 584 yards of total offense.

Devin Gardner enrolled at the University of Michigan in January 2010 and saw limited action in the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

Devin Gardner missed five games during his sophomore year because of disciplinary issues, but returned for the final four games of the season.

Devin Gardner wanted to transfer to Saint Martin de Porres High School but the school had closed.

Devin Gardner was Inkster's starting quarterback under head coach Greg Carter, who led Detroit's Saint Martin de Porres High School to three state championships.

Devin Gardner compiled 3,287 yards of total offense with 1,886 passing yards and 1,401 rushing yards.

Devin Gardner helped lead Inkster's basketball team to the state semifinals in March 2009.

Devin Gardner made one guy miss, another guy fell down, and he scored.

Devin Gardner accounted for 330 yards and five touchdowns in the win over Steubenville.

Devin Gardner led Inkster to its second straight state finals game.

Devin Gardner compiled only 134 passing yards in the title game and minus-26 rushing yards after being sacked three times.

In June 2009, Devin Gardner participated in the Nike camp in Champaign, Illinois.

In July 2009, Devin Gardner participated in the Elite 11 quarterback camp at Soka University in Aliso Viejo, California, as one of the 12 invited quarterbacks.

Devin Gardner earned counselor awards for best footwork and work in the classroom at the Elite 11 camp.

In September 2009, Devin Gardner was ranked as the top quarterback prospect in the United States by Rivals.

Devin Gardner was ranked as the No 4 quarterback nationally by Scout.

Devin Gardner has improved as a passer, but I think what is overlooked is that he has gotten faster and has broken longer runs.

At end of his senior year in high school, Devin Gardner played in the Under Armour All-America Game.

Devin Gardner threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Darius White to help the White team win the contest.

Devin Gardner is going to sell a lot of product for somebody.

Devin Gardner reported that his second choice was Florida and his third was LSU.

Devin Gardner completed seven of ten passes for a total of 85 yards and one touchdown.

Devin Gardner rushed for a total of 21 yards on seven rushing attempts, and finished with one rushing touchdown.

Devin Gardner appeared in eight of 13 games completing 11 of 23 passes for one touchdown, and rushing for a total of 53 yards with a total of one rushing touchdown.

Devin Gardner played against Northwestern, Michigan State, and Illinois due to an injury to Robinson, and he appeared in victories over Nebraska and Minnesota.

Devin Gardner's touchdown pass to Martavious Odoms in Michigan's game against Illinois sealed a victory for the Wolverines.

Devin Gardner received his first start as Michigan's quarterback against Minnesota on November 3,2012.

Devin Gardner ran for 47 yards and two touchdowns and completed 16 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns.

Devin Gardner scored the winning touchdown in overtime on a one-yard run.

Devin Gardner completed 18 of 23 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns.

Devin Gardner rushed for 37 yards and scored three touchdowns.

Devin Gardner became the second quarterback in Michigan history to account for six touchdowns in a game, Steve Smith having accomplished the feat in 1981 and again in 1983.

Devin Gardner was named the starting quarterback for the 2013 Michigan Wolverines football team.

Devin Gardner became the first player to wear the No 98 jersey since Harmon's graduation after the 1940 season.

Devin Gardner completed 21 of 33 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns while throwing one interception.

Devin Gardner contributed 376 yards of total offense against Notre Dame, eleventh best in Michigan history.

On October 19,2013 against Indiana, Devin Gardner broke John Navarre's Michigan single-game record with 503 passing yards.

Devin Gardner broke Denard Robinson's Michigan single-game record with 584 yards of total offense.

Devin Gardner was released by the Patriots on May 18,2015.

Devin Gardner was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 19,2015.

Devin Gardner did not make the team, and was released on August 17,2015.

Devin Gardner played for the Nojima Sagamihara Rise of Japan's X-League.

Devin Gardner however finished the season passing for 1,746 yards with 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Devin Gardner had eight rushing touchdowns on 70 carries for 397 yards.

Devin Gardner was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on June 27,2018.

Devin Gardner was released by the team on August 15,2018.

In September 2019 it was announced that Devin Gardner had joined Bally Sports Detroit to be part of their High School Football coverage.

Devin Gardner provides regional color commentary for Fox Sports 1's college football coverage.

Devin Gardner appeared in the Faces in the Crowd section of the November 16,2009 issue of Sports Illustrated.

Devin Gardner holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in Afro-American and African studies and is enrolled in the university's Master of Social Work Program.