Defensive tackle, Illinois, 1989–⁠90

Moe Gardner

Born
Aug 10, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Moe Gardner played defensive tackle at Illinois (1989–⁠90). He was a consensus All‑American in 1989 and 1990. The Atlanta Falcons took Gardner in round 4, No. 87 overall in the 1991 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.

At a glance

Best season
1990
Consensus All-American, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and 1 more
Drafted
No. 87
Round 4, 1991 NFL Draft (Atlanta Falcons)

Honors

Team titles: Big Ten champions, 1990

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The teams in those years

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