Developed into one of the Chippewas’ most reliable receivers ... former walk-on now on scholarship ... one of three Iron Chippewa award winners for efforts during spring practice.

2006: Starter in each of the last 12 games after coming off the bench in the first two contests ... caught at least one pass in 13 straight games to finish the season ... caught a 38-yard touchdown pass at Michigan (9/9) ... caught a two-yard scoring pass against Akron (9/16) ... made a career-high six receptions for 76 yards and a score at Kentucky (9/30) ... also caught touchdown passes against Bowling Green (10/19) and at Buffalo (11/24) ... posted a career-high 95 receiving yards, including a 66-yard touchdown, on just three receptions against Buffalo (11/24) ... made two receptions in the Motor City Bowl (12/26).

2005: Appeared in all 11 games to earn second varsity letter ... caught three passes for 32 yards ... blocked a punt that was returned for a go-ahead touchdown with 1:51 remaining in season finale at Ball State (11/19) ... made a 23-yard catch on second-and-16 against Northern Illinois (11/5).

2004: Played in six games and made four catches for 39 yards and a TD ... caught three passes for 22 yards, including an 11-yard TD at Buffalo (11/13).

2003: Redshirted.

High School: Earned two letters each in football and basketball and four in track ... MVP of football and track teams as a senior ... was fourth in the state in the long jump in track.

Personal: Born May 4, 1985 ... parents are Edna and Eric Gardner ... nicknamed “J.G.” ... majoring in sociology.