Gilbert Gardner was drafted No. 69 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 6 · #69 overall
Gilbert Gardner Purdue Draft
Gilbert Gardner was drafted No. 69 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #69
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 852nd at Purdue
The pick
How Gilbert Gardner came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 229 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 156 prospect60.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 852nd among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 788% of career value
- Final season
- 20084 years after the draft
Around pick 69
Who came off the board on either side of Gilbert Gardner.
Ohio State
Montana State
Maryland · 2× Pro Bowl
Purdue in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Nick Hardwick
C · LAC
Purdue · 1× Pro Bowl
#67
Stuart Schweigert
DB · LV
Purdue
#96
Landon Johnson
LB · CIN
Purdue
#98
Shaun Phillips
DE · LAC
Purdue · 1× Pro Bowl
#116
Niko Koutouvides
LB · SEA
Purdue
#172
Kelly Butler
T · DET
Purdue
#189
Craig Terrill
DT · SEA
Purdue
#223
Jacques Reeves
DB · DAL
Purdue
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gilbert Gardner in the 2004 NFL Draft
Gilbert Gardner is a Linebacker out of Purdue selected No. 69 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Gilbert Gardner drafted?
Gilbert Gardner was selected No. 69 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/gilbert-gardner.
What college did Gilbert Gardner play for?
Gilbert Gardner played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Gilbert Gardner's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/gilbert-gardner.