University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Must sit out after transferring up from the Division II level.

Tuskegee Highlights (2010): Sat out as a redshirt as the Tigers went 9-2 overall, which included posting a 7-2 mark in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to finish in a tie for second place in the league standings.

High School Highlights: Was named honorable mention all-region in his only season at Vigor HS, where he helped the Wolves to a win in their first-round state 5A playoff game ... Finished with 85 total tackles and five interceptions ... Played at McGill-Toolen High prior to transferring.

Personal: Full name is Marquel Delray Gardner ... Born Jan. 21, 1992, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Virgil and Nina Gardner ... Senior wide receiver Lamontis Gardner is his cousin ... Favorite movie is “Scarface” ... Favorite book is “Beowulf” ... Favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite athletes are LeBron James and Michael Vick ... Favorite musical artist is Lil’ Boosie ... Chicken is his favorite food ... Favorite subject is science ... Would like to become a coach in the future ... An exercise science major.