Andrew James Gardner is an offensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech. He has also been a member of the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. Gardner was an outstanding offensive lineman that started 48 consecutive games for the Yellow Jackets as a left tackle, he also helped future NFL running back Tashard Choice lead the ACC in rushing in both 2006 and 2007. His streak of 48 consecutive starts was the nation's longest streak in... consecutive starts until Gardner underwent season-ending surgery to repair his left shoulder during the 2008 season. Due to his surgery and subsequent inability to perform many of the combine and pro-day workouts, his stock dropped and he fell to the sixth round where he was drafted by Miami with the eighth pick of the 6th round in the2009 NFL Draft. After being cut by the Dolphins, Gardner was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.
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| Birthdate: | April 4, 1986 |
| Birthplace: | Tyrone, Georgia |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 6' 6" |
| Weight: | 308 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Offensive tackle |
| Also known as: | Andrew James Gardner |