Gary Barnidge was drafted No. 141 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 6 · #141 overall
Gary Barnidge Louisville Draft
Gary Barnidge was drafted No. 141 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #141
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 124
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1435th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Gary Barnidge came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Louisville
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 243 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 50.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 124
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1435th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 321% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 141
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Barnidge.
Arizona State
Grand Valley State
Nebraska
Boise State
Louisville in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Barnidge in the 2008 NFL Draft
Gary Barnidge is a Tight end out of Louisville selected No. 141 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft. 124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 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 Gary Barnidge drafted?
Gary Barnidge was selected No. 141 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/gary-barnidge.
What college did Gary Barnidge play for?
Gary Barnidge played college football at Louisville in the Big East. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Gary Barnidge's NFL career turn out?
124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/gary-barnidge.