Butler University Athletics

Before Butler: Took a redshirt season at Ball State in 2024.

High School: Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Lawrence North High School under coach Pat Mallory… Capped off his high school career by being named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State Team after making 98 tackles… Had 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks as an outside linebacker and defensive end for the 7-4 Wildcats… Added three fumble recoveries, forced a pair of fumbles and added an interception during his senior year… Made 207 tackles in his career, including 30 TFLs and 16 sacks, earning All-State honors in each of his last two seasons… Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Yvonne Hunt… Has seven siblings… Plans to major in criminology.

Why Gardner Jr. Chose Butler
“Butler has a great culture and an environment to help me become a better person.”