Scoop Gardner Jr.

#2· Western Michigan ·EDGE ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Long Island, N.Y.

6'1"Height 255 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★

Stars

#1894

National

#204

Position

#31

State

HometownLong Island, N.Y.

High SchoolArchbishop Wood

Transfer History

Long Island Western Michigan 2026 ★★★

#2043

National

#204

Position

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Scoop Gardner Jr. #2

Western Michigan · EDGE · Jr · 2027 Draft · Long Island, N.Y. · Archbishop Wood

6-1 · 255 lbs

5.8

Priority UDFA

Floor 5.1 · Ceiling 6.3

#873 overall · #88 EDGE of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Productive returning DL (via Long Island) — 53 tk, 5 sacks, 0 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to a MAC draft-outcome projection, not inflated.

Ceiling · 6.3

Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · MAC draft-temper.

Floor · 5.1

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1894 · Pos #204 · State #31

Path: Long Island → Western Michigan

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks
2025	Long Island University Sharks	12	53	29	5
2024	Long Island University Sharks	12	3	1	—