Kyle Gardner

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
5-11
Weight:
228
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Corvallis, Ore.
High School:
Crescent Valley HS

2013: Kyle is a walk-on linebacker … could see action on special teams this year. 2012: Played in the Nicholls State game. 2011: Joined the program in September … redshirt … injured a foot at midseason ending his year.

CRESCENT VALLEY: Four-year starter at linebacker for the Raiders … named Mid-Willamette Conference Defensive Player of the Year … two-time second team all-state … three-year team captain … played in the Les Schwab Bowl … finished eighth at state championships in wrestling as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Born April 20, 1993 in Laguna Hills, California … son of Kelley and Julie Gardner … has a sister, Courtney … was named Mr. CV and helped raise over $85,000 through the charitable project … lists his biggest athletic thrill to date as “beating our cross town rivals by over 40 and also playing in the Les Schwab Bowl” … majoring in communication.