Daryl Gardener was drafted No. 20 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4210th at Baylor
The pick
How Daryl Gardener came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4210th among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3481% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Daryl Gardener.
LSU
Syracuse · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Boston College
North Carolina
Baylor in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Daryl Gardener in the 1996 NFL Draft
Daryl Gardener is a Defensive tackle out of Baylor selected No. 20 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Daryl Gardener drafted?
Daryl Gardener was selected No. 20 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/daryl-gardener.
What college did Daryl Gardener play for?
Daryl Gardener played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Daryl Gardener's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/daryl-gardener.