9Denzel Gardner
QB · RS FR/TR
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Southern Miss → Memphis
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Bio
Denzel Gardner is a quarterback for the Memphis Tigers who transferred from Southern Mississippi. The 6'0", 205-pound passer hails from Waldorf, Maryland, where he attended DeMatha Catholic High School. Gardner was a three-star recruit in the 2025 class with a rating of 0.8428 and a national ranking of 1892. He currently holds the number 9 jersey and is classified as a redshirt freshman/transfer for the 2026 season. From DeMatha Catholic HS · Waldorf, MD.
Denzel Gardner started 0 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight6'0"Weight205 lbHometownWaldorf, MDHigh schoolDeMatha Catholic HSRecruiting3 · No. 2034 national · 2025 classConferenceAmerican AthleticPrevious schoolSouthern MissTransfer year2026
Career path
DEMATHA CATHOLIC HSWaldorf, MD
SOUTHERN MISS2025
MEMPHIS2026 — present
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