Talman J. Gardner (born March 10, 1980) is an American former professional

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wide receiver who played in the

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(NFL) and

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(CFL). He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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Early life

Gardner played

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College career

Gardner played

from 1999 to 2002. He caught 33 passes for 649 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2001, earning honorable mention All-

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honors. He recorded 38 receptions for 625 yards and eight touchdowns in 2002. Overall, he totaled 90 receptions for 1,595 yards and 19 touchdowns during his college career.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Gardner was selected by the

in the seventh round, with the 231st overall pick, of the

. He officially signed with the team on July 25, 2003. He was waived on August 31 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 2. Gardner was promoted to the active roster on October 4 and played in 10 games, starting one, for the Saints during the 2003 season. He caught three passes for 29 yards and recorded two solo tackles. Gardner played in 11 games, starting one, in 2004, recording one reception for 23 yards and nine solo tackles. He re-signed with the Saints on March 18, 2005. He was waived on September 2, 2005.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (first stint)

Gardner signed with the

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of the

on February 1, 2006. He requested his release after the Tiger-Cats wanted to place him on the practice roster to start the season.

Kansas City Brigade

Gardner was signed by the

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of the

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on October 17, 2006. He was waived on February 5, 2007.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (second stint)

Gardner signed with the Tiger-Cats on March 20, 2007. He played in seven games for the Tiger-Cats in 2007, catching 18 passes for 276 yards and one touchdown. He also recorded one tackle and lost one fumble.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gardner, Talman 1980 births American football wide receivers Florida State Seminoles football players Living people New Orleans Saints players Kansas City Brigade players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Canadian football wide receivers Players of American football from New Orleans Players of Canadian football from New Orleans