Ellis Gardner was drafted No. 146 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 17
- Career AV
- 250th at Georgia Tech
The pick
How Ellis Gardner came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 250th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 150% of career value
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Ellis Gardner.
Boston College
Wisconsin
Northwestern State
Texas Southern
Georgia Tech in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ellis Gardner in the 1983 NFL Draft
Ellis Gardner is a Offensive tackle out of Georgia Tech selected No. 146 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983 NFL Draft. 17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ellis Gardner drafted?
Ellis Gardner was selected No. 146 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ellis-gardner.
What college did Ellis Gardner play for?
Ellis Gardner played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Ellis Gardner's NFL career turn out?
17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ellis-gardner.