2021 PFN Player Profile: Eric Gardner – Archbishop Wood @EGardner53 @WoodFootball @MattWalp

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Tristan Klinefelter | August 17, 2021

Eric Gardner 

Archbishop Wood High School 

Class of 2023 

DE 

Ht: 6’2 Wt: 237 

Other sports: Basketball and baseball. 

Awards: First-Team All-Catholic. 

Twitter: @EGardner53

Why do you play football? 

It’s a sport I fell in love with. I like to challenge myself to see how far I can go and how much I can compete. 

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

This past season when Bishop McDevitt made history being the first team to make the State Semi-Finals.

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

Aaron Donald hands down, he is underestimated because of his height but he holds himself down and he has that constant go mentality. 

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

My dad, he’s a great father that supports me through everything. 

What is your desired major in college?  

Law or Criminal Justice.

Coming off a year with COVID struggles, what do you think this year will be like?

I feel that a lot more kids have an opportunity, especially with camps.

Favorite play to run?

Stunting outside.

What is your personal goal for this season?

I wanna get a 315 max bench and maintain my weight at 240. 

Favorite pre-game meal?

Steak egg and cheese with a milkshake.

Sports movie?

Any Given Sunday.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

Lacrosse.

Most embarrassing sports moment?

I got caught on the one-yard line. 

Favorite activities?

Workout and chill with my friends.

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