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2009 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 8 · #181 overall

Andrew Gardner Georgia Tech Draft

Andrew Gardner was drafted No. 181 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 28 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Overall pick
#181
Round
6
Draft class
2009
NFL games
28
Career AV
733rd at Georgia Tech

The pick

How Andrew Gardner came off the board in 2009.

Drafted by

Miami Dolphins

Rd 6, Pick 8 · #181 overall · AFC East

Full 2009 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Offensive tackle T
College
Georgia Tech ACC at the draft
Measurables
6'7" · 304 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 158 prospect57.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

28 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Games played
28
Career approximate value
733rd among Georgia Tech picks
Final season
20167 years after the draft

Around pick 181

Who came off the board on either side of Andrew Gardner.

#179 Morgan Trent DB · CIN Michigan #180 Zach Miller TE · JAX Nebraska-Omaha #182 Jarius Wynn DE · GB Georgia #183 Cary Harris DB · BUF USC

Georgia Tech in the 2009 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#70 Michael Johnson DE · CIN Georgia Tech #210 Vance Walker DT · ATL Georgia Tech #234 Darryl Richard DT · NE Georgia Tech

Other T picks from Georgia Tech

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#34 Dave Lutz T · KC · 1983 Georgia Tech #115 Nat Dorsey T · MIN · 2004 Georgia Tech #148 Gary Brown T · PIT · 1994 Georgia Tech #146 Ellis Gardner T · KC · 1983 Georgia Tech #108 Mike Mooney T · TEN · 1992 Georgia Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Andrew Gardner in the 2009 NFL Draft

Andrew Gardner is a Offensive tackle out of Georgia Tech selected No. 181 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft. 28 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Andrew Gardner drafted?

Andrew Gardner was selected No. 181 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/andrew-gardner.

What college did Andrew Gardner play for?

Andrew Gardner played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.

How did Andrew Gardner's NFL career turn out?

28 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/andrew-gardner.