2008: Saw action in three games for the Crusaders ... made collegiate debut at Saint Francis (Ill.) ... made a season-high three tackles against Saint Francis (Ill.), helping on one for loss ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Hilltoppers ... earned All-Greater Metro Conference honors as a senior ... voted team’s Lineman of the Year as a senior ... also lettered in track and field.

Personal: Chris is the son of Michael and Ann Gardner ... major is exercise science ... born November 6, 1988.