Texas State’s veteran D-line name with old-school trench pedigree
Clifford Gardner is a Texas State defensive lineman whose profile dates back to the Bobcats’ 2005 recruiting class, when he arrived as a 6-1, 293-pound interior lineman from Dallas Skyline after earning all-district recognition and an all-star-game nod. That background screams toughness and trench versatility, not flash: he was used on both sides of the line in high school and brings the kind of heavy-handed, physical frame that fits a gap-control role. If you want an undersized-but-stout interior grinder who can battle inside, Gardner’s style is worth a look.
