Rod Gardner Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Rod Gardner is a retired professional football player from the United States. Rod Gardner spent six seasons in the NFL (National Football League) as a wide receiver.

Wiki, Bio, Age,  Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

On October 26, 1977, Rod Gardner was born Roderick F. Gardner. He arrived in this world in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. With this, he is now 45 years old and of American nationality. In addition, he is a Christian, and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Moving on to his family members, the football player hasn’t revealed anything about them. His father’s and mother’s names are presently unknown. Though little information about his boyhood is known, he clearly had a good time with his friends and family.

However, he once published images of his parents, thanking them for their assistance in raising his children. On the other hand, he spends most of his holidays with his family. In terms of schooling, he received his bachelor’s degree from Clemson University.

Rod Gardner’s Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

As an athlete, he has a fit and appealing figure thanks to his body dimensions. In terms of height and weight, he stands 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters tall and weighs around 99 kg or 219 pounds. Similarly, he has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Rod Gardner’s Profession & Career

Gardner studied at Clemson University for his undergraduate degree. He began his career on the practice squad as a quarterback and safety as a freshman. Rod switched to wide receiver in his second year. He also set school marks for catches, yards, and receptions. As a result, he was chosen to the ACC’s second team as a junior. In addition, in 2000, he was one of ten candidates for the Biletnikoff Award.

Gardner’s professional career began in 2001 when the Washington Redskins chose him 15th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. During his first season, he was awarded NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a 208-yard, one-touchdown effort against the Carolina Panthers. His quarterback expertise prompted the Redskins to deploy him on game-day trick plays; he was 2-for-3 for 46 yards and two throwing touchdowns during the 2003 NFL season (to Chad Morton and Trung Candidate).

After four seasons in Washington, he was dealt with the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 offseason in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2006 NFL Draft. On the Panthers’ depth chart, he spent the bulk of the season behind Steve Smith, Keary Colbert, and Ricky Proehl. Gardner was dismissed by the Panthers on December 16, 2005, then signed by the Green Bay Packers on December 19, 2005. He re-signed with Green Bay on March 21, 2006. On September 2, 2006, Gardner was released by the Packers. In September 2006, he signed a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2006, he only had two receptions for 17 yards with the Chiefs. He left before the 2007 season.

Rod Gardner’s Salary and Net Worth

Rod’s net worth has increased significantly as a result of his success as a professional football player. According to internet sources, he has a net worth of $1-$5 million US dollars as of 2023.

Rod Gardner’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

In terms of his personal life, he is now married to his wife, Leticia Gardner. Leticia is the proprietor of Total Body 21 and a fitness trainer. For the first time, the pair met in 2009. Rod introduced her to the world of exercise.

They married each other in 2014 after dating for a few years. Rod and Leticia are also the parents of two girls. Lyla Gardner is the older daughter, while Nyasia Gardner is the younger. They both use Instagram on a regular basis.

Rod Gardner’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

Rod’s social media accounts are exclusively active on Instagram. He has almost 145k Instagram followers. He has it confirmed.

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