Charlie Gardner brings veteran size and steadying experience to Butler’s offensive line
In the 2025 season, Charlie Gardner appeared in four games for Butler, and heading into 2026 he’s listed as a senior at 6-foot-5 and around 290 pounds, giving the Bulldogs an experienced, physically mature piece up front[4][9]. Butler’s own preseason preview grouped him among the most experienced linemen in a front five expected to help anchor an offense that led the PFL in first downs the year before, which suggests Gardner’s value is less flashy than it is foundational: size, continuity, and trust in a trench group that needs grown-man football[3]. If a team wants a battle-tested OL with real college reps and starter-level build, he’s worth a look[3][4].
