Gary Barnidge

Gary Michael Barnidge is an American former professional football player who played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Born on September 22, 1985, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Barnidge attended Middleburg High School where he played high school football. He went on to play college football for the Louisville Cardinals from 2004 to 2007. In his college career, he recorded a total of 108 receptions for 1,491 yards and 17 touchdowns. Barnidge was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft and played for the Panthers for four seasons. He also played for the Cleveland Browns before retiring from professional football.