Marist TE Derek Gardner: Versatile, physical, and built to do the dirty work
Derek Gardner’s profile at Marist has long been that of a dependable, multi-use tight end: the 2012 Marist football release praised his ability to help as both a receiver and blocker, and his 2015 roster bio shows he earned seven starts while playing in all 11 games, plus a PFL Academic Honor Roll nod. In other words, he looks like the kind of high-floor, team-first TE coaches love—useful in-line, willing in the run game, and credible enough as a pass-game option to keep defenses honest. If you want toughness, flexibility, and consistency over flash, he’s the type. [14][2]
