University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Slated to  begin fall drills as a starter at a slot receiver position ... Had a 19-yard reception for the Red in the annual spring game.

As A Junior (2010): Played in every game, catching eight balls for 111 yards and two touchdowns ... Averaged 13.9 yards per reception with a long play of 33 yards ... Recorded two catches against both Kentucky Wesleyan and UC Davis, finishing with 58 yards including a 25-yard reception for a score against the former ... Opened the season with a 12-yard reception in win over Pikeville (Ky.) ... Caught a three-yard pass for a touchdown in Edward Waters (Fla.) win ... Made a 17-yard catch in Homecoming victory over Henderson (Ark.) State ... Also had a catch in victory over Missouri S&T.

As A Sophomore (2009): Appeared in all seven games, starting each of the final three ... Finished the year with six catches — which tied for second on the team — and 152 yards, which stood second ... Added two kick returns for 82 yards and a 10-yard carry to finish fifth on the squad with 244 all-purpose yards ... Had season highs with two receptions for 73 yards in Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy victory ... Posted season-best 92 all-purpose yards the following week in win over Milford (N.Y.) Academy, including returning a kickoff 68 yards for the third-longest play for the Jaguars all season ... Caught single passes against Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy, Army Prep, Louisburg (N.C.) J.C. and Huntingdon (Ala.) College, all for at least 14 yards.

Benedict College Highlights (2007): Sat out as a redshirt while the Tigers posted a 2-8 finish.

High School Highlights: Lettered in both football and track at LeFlore High ... As a senior recorded 41 receptions for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Had 35 catches for 660 yards and five scores the previous fall.

Personal: Full name is Lamontis Derrell Gardner ... Born May 11, 1989, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Diane Gardner ... Cousin of Marquel Gardner, a freshman defensive back on the USA roster ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Favorite teams are the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bulls ... Favorite athletes are Michael Jordan, Randy Moss and Reggie Bush ... Favorite subject is English ... Also recruited by Memphis and Louisiana-Lafayette ... An interdisciplinary studies major.