Carwell Gardner was drafted No. 42 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 101 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 101
- Career AV
- 746th at Louisville
The pick
How Carwell Gardner came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Career approximate value
- 746th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 686% of career value
- Final season
- 19977 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Carwell Gardner.
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
Central State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carwell Gardner in the 1990 NFL Draft
Carwell Gardner is a Fullback out of Louisville selected No. 42 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1990 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Carwell Gardner drafted?
Carwell Gardner was selected No. 42 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/carwell-gardner.
What college did Carwell Gardner play for?
Carwell Gardner played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Carwell Gardner's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/carwell-gardner.