Moe Gardner was drafted No. 87 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 90 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2721st at Illinois College
The pick
How Moe Gardner came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2721st among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 27100% of career value
- Final season
- 19965 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Moe Gardner.
San Diego State
Clemson
Texas Tech
Arkansas
Illinois College in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Moe Gardner in the 1991 NFL Draft
Moe Gardner is a Defensive tackle out of Illinois College selected No. 87 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Moe Gardner drafted?
Moe Gardner was selected No. 87 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/moe-gardner.
What college did Moe Gardner play for?
Moe Gardner played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Moe Gardner's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/moe-gardner.