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Samir Gardner
Samir Gardner
Jersey Number 47

Samir Gardner

  • Position:
    Safety
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    205
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Philadelphia, Pa.
  • High School:
    The Haverford School

2021 (Freshman): Named Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Week (USF) ... did not see game action ... redshirted.


2020 (Freshman): Joined the team as a walk-on in the summer ... did not see game action ... Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week (ECU) ... Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Week (USF, UCF) ... American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.
 
High School:
Played safety, linebacker, and running back at The Haverford School for head coach Michael Murphy … was a four-year letterwinner averaging over 40 tackles per season … had 38 tackles, one interception and three touchdowns as a senior … also lettered in basketball as a freshman.
 
Personal:
Born Samir Naim Gardner in Philadelphia, Pa. … both parents, Chonera Brack (mother) and Cladell Jones (stepdad), attended Temple … sister, Ammarah Jones (10) … list of favorites include: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (movie), The Outsiders (book), LeBron James and the Lakers (pro athlete and team) ... exercise and sport science major.

Ep. 9: Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris Shaw
Friday, October 03
Temple Talk Coaches' Radio Show from Maxi's Pizza, Subs, and Bar
Wednesday, October 01
Ep. 8: Temple Athletics Weekly Recap; Women's Cross Country Runner Amelia Sabatino
Tuesday, September 30
Ben Osueke, 9/29/25
Tuesday, September 30