steady, award-winning long snapper with pro-ready consistency
Gardner profiles as a **reliable specialist** rather than a stat-sheet star: after transferring from UCLA, he handled long-snapping duties for Georgia and was recognized with the **2025 Patrick Mannelly Award** as college football’s top long snapper, a strong sign of elite consistency and execution under pressure.[3][11] His value is in the hidden details teams care about most—clean snaps, assignment discipline, durability, and trust in high-leverage moments—making him a fit for a roster that prioritizes special-teams stability over flash.[3][8][17]
