Nate Garner - #71 - OL - Arkansas - Profile

CAREER TRANSACTIONS    

■ Selected in seventh round (211th overall) in 2008 NFL Draft.

BEFORE THE NFL

■ Started all 13 games at RT his senior season and appeared in 37 games overall for Arkansas.

■ Blocked for effective tandem of 2008 first-round draft picks Darren McFadden and Felix Jones.

■ Was nation’s 21st-rated OT coming out of Pulaski Robinson HS in Roland, AR, by Lemming's Prep Football Report and was named to PrepStar All-Region IV team.

OFF THE FIELD

■ Named "Hard Working Hog" for 2005-06 academic year and was member of Lon Farrell Academic Honor Roll for 2003-04 academic year at Arkansas.

■ Majored in sociology.

■ Attended Project Hope on 5/24/08 at Times Square Church, Manhattan, to greet and support U.S. military members and underprivileged youth.

■ Participated in Taste of the NFL on 5/22/08 to help raise money for ShopRite Partners in Caring Fund, dedicated to fighting hunger throughout New York metro area.

■ Visited Mercy First Hospital on 5/18/08 to provide support and encouragement for local patients.

■ Wife, Michelle.