MichaelGardner

Only beginning his third year of playing football after taking up the sport as a senior in high school … Has good speed and is working to add the strength necessary to play defensive end … Showed good work habits in practice.

2008 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Started at defensive end as a senior at Henry Clay High School … Helped lead the team to a Kentucky Class 6A district championship during his final season … Coached by Sam Simpson … Four-year letterman on the basketball team as a forward … Also member of track and field team for two seasons … Enjoys playing basketball in his free time.

Personal: Born in Kentucky … Son of Robert and Joy Watson … Major is management.