Gardner has shockingly similar rushing numbers to his RB counterpart, Josiah Gibbons Josiah Gibbons 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Brunswick | 2027 State GA . On the exact 73 carries, he has just 1 more yard than Gibbons at 904 yards. Gardner is an elite playmaker in space. He is a 10.58 100M runner, offering elite speed. Subtle head nods and hesitation moves as a runner help him shake defenders in an alley and create his own yards. He has plenty of motor and endurance as a runner, running hard to squeeze the most out of each rush. Gardner is one of the best pure playmakers at the RB position in Georgia.

One of the top up-and-coming 2027 backs in the state, Gardner is a quick, shifty back that runs extremely hard for someone his size. He’s listed at just 5-foot-9 170-pounds, but he’s slippery and tough to grab and tackle for opposing defenders. He gives tremendous effort and knows how to power-through tackles for extra yards. He’s also one of the fastest backs in South Georgia who can score from anywhere on the field. He’s a big-play machine who is looking to take off for a big run every time he has the ball. He’s showing easy Power Four potential and is in store for a breakout junior season if he continues to play at this level. He’s one of the top running backs to know in Southeast Georgia right now.

10.82 100M. Elite speed. Long strides. Does most damage bouncing the ball outside. Subtle hesitation moves in running lanes get defenders off balance. Attacks the ground and runs hard with ball in his hands. Has a nose for the endzone. Holds East Carolina offer, but expecting more schools to enter the sweepstakes. Real HR threat in space.

The Pirates are losing a 1400 yard rusher in William Heck William Heck 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Brunswick | 2025 State GA from last years team. They appear to be in good hands this Fall with 2 very good potential replacements.

Gardner is a 5’9 170 back that is shifty and has great open field speed. The rising Junior puts up great numbers in the weight room and has a 10.77 100m time to his credit on the track. A natural athlete that has already recorded a 10+ LJ heading into his Junior season. He averaged over 14 yards per carry last Fall on 70 attempts and looks to be a big part of the Pirate offense in 2025.

He debuted in our rankings as the #12 overall RB in the 2027 Class. He already has tons of interest at the D1 level with East Carolina extending an offer back in January. Statewide known prospect after this Fall.

One of the more productive running backs across Southeast Georgia last year, Gardner is fresh off a really strong sophomore season where he took off for 995 yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging an outstanding 14.2 yards per attempt. Many expect him to role into the starting role next year as a junior where he should put up even bigger numbers as a junior. The speedy, shifty Brunswick back is now ranked as the No. 12 RB prospect and the No. 91 overall prospect in the 2027 class.

Another dynamic back with tremendous speed, Gardner was a true game-changer for the Brunswick offense this fall, showing exceptional balance, quick feet, playmaking ability, and elite speed. He was one of the more productive 2027 backs in Southwest Georgia, rushing for an impressive 874 yards and seven touchdowns on just 61 carries, averaging an impressive 14.3 yards per attempt. When he has the ball, good things happened, making him an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings. He’s a big-play back with his best football ahead of him, so look for him to have a monster junior season next year.