VELTON GARDNER NEWS

Out for SEC Championship Gardner (undisclosed) is out for the 2024 SEC Championship Game between Texas and Georgia scheduled for Saturday.

Impact Unfortunately for Gardner, he is unable to help Texas' team try to clinch its first SEC Championship since joining the conference earlier this year. Gardner will have to hope for availability in further postseason action, its path not yet confirmed for the Longhorns.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Texas A&M Gardner (undisclosed) is listed out for Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

Impact Gardner has missed all but three games this season and is set to sit out the final game of the regular season. The senior running back totaled eight carries for 26 yards across two appearances.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed out Gardner (undisclosed) won't play against Kentucky.

Impact Gardner has played in just three games this season and has just eight carries. At this point, his availability has no impact on the Longhorns' offense.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out yet again Gardner (undisclosed) will remain out for Texas' game against Arkansas.

Impact Gardner has played very sparingly this season, and he'll miss another contest Saturday against the Razorbacks. The tailback isn't a factor in the Longhorns' offense at this point.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Gardner (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Florida.

Impact Gardner hasn't played since Week 4 and has featured just twice all season long. His absence won't affect many fantasy decisions.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Gardner (undisclosed) won't play vs. Vanderbilt.

Impact Gardner has only appeared in two games this season, and he won't get a chance to add to that number against the Commodores. The tailback's next chance to suit up will come on Nov. 9 against Florida.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Bulldogs Gardner (undisclosed) is listed out for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Gardner has missed multiple games to injury and will be forced to sit out this matchup. The senior running back will aim to be available for next week's contest against Vanderbilt.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Gardner (undisclosed) will remain unavailable for Texas in its huge showdown with Oklahoma.

Impact Gardner has only appeared in two games this season, where he's logged eight carries for 26 yards. The tailback hasn't played since Week 3, and that trend will continue in the Red River Rivalry. His next chance to play will come on Oct. 19 against Georgia.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Mississippi State Gardner is listed out for Saturday's game against the Bulldogs.

Impact Gardner will miss back-to-back matchups as he works his way back from an undisclosed injury. The senior running back has totaled eight carries for 26 yards in two games played this year.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Longhorns Gardner (transfer portal) has committed to joining Texas for the 2024 campaign, Brian Davis of The Austin-American Statesman reports.

Impact After two years at SMU, Gardner will join the Longhorns, who recently lost starter CJ Baxter and Christian Clark. The 5-foot-9 ball-carrier tallied 32 carries for 137 yards and one touchdown across five during the 2023 season. He will fight for a role behind Jaydon Blue and Quintrevion Walker.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout win Gardner tallied eight carries for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 69-10 win versus Tulsa.

Impact Gardner scored his first touchdown of the season Saturday, a one-yard rush in the third quarter with his team already up 49 points. He was one of six running backs to receive a carry in the game, four of which had six or more, so his decent workload should not be expected to continue unless the Mustangs continue blowing out opponents.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches century mark Saturday Gardner had 11 carries for 100 yards in Saturday's 45-16 win over Lamar.

Impact Gardner stepped up in a big way Saturday, as he and TJ McDaniel combined for 196 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. The Kansas transfer saw an extended role with usual starter Tre Siggers (groin) out due to a minor groin injury. He will likely revert to more of a complimentary role with Siggers expected to suit up again against Maryland.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duke's Durant looks to keep finding end zone vs Kansas

Duke hosts Kansas in a nonconference football matchup this weekend and the Blue Devils are hoping for another big game from running back Mataeo Durant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas starting RB Velton Gardner enters transfer portal

Kansas running back Velton Gardner, who led the Jayhawks in rushing last season, has entered the transfer portal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minimal work vs. Coastal Carolina Gardner rushed for 31 yards on eight carries in Friday's 49-22 loss at Coastal Carolina.

Impact Gardner took a backseat to both Devin Neal (11 carries for 40 yards and a touchdown) and Jason Bean (13 carries for 102 yards and two touchdowns) versus Coastal Carolina. It's very likely that Kansas continues to utilize multiple players out of the backfield. They'll host Baylor in their Big 12 opener next week.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No room to run in season opener Gardner rushed for 21 yards on 19 carries while also nabbing a two-yard pass in Friday's 17-14 win over South Dakota.

Impact Gardner received the bulk of the work in the rushing game, but his 1.1 yards per carry is nothing to get excited about. It's also worth noting that new quarterback Jason Bean recorded 15 carries for 54 yards in the run-game. Pairing the QB's knack for running the ball with inconsistent offensive line play at Kansas, it could be a tough year for Gardner's fantasy production. Kansas has a tough match-up at Coastal Carolina next week.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas scores late to beat S. Dakota 17-14 in Leipold debut

Jason Bean connected with Lawrence Arnold for the second time in the game with 1:12 remaining Friday night, allowing Kansas to escape with a 17-14 victory over South Dakota in coac...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayhawks face South Dakota in Leipold's first game as coach

The Missouri Valley Conference has had so much success against schools from Power 5 leagues over the years that Lance Leipold flat refused to play its teams when he was the head co...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws start for Week 1 Gardner is the starting running back for Week 1 against South Dakota, Benton Smith of the Lawrence Journal-World reports.

Impact Kansas will go with Gardner as its top back to start the year. He averaged 4.5 yards per carry last season and scored two touchdowns on 72 carries.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Friday Gardner was at practice Friday for the first time this season, Scott Chasen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Gardner missed the final four games of 2020 with a leg issue but is back on the field for the Jayhawks this season. He appeared in six games last year and rushed 72 times for 325 yards and two touchdowns while catching six passes for 18 yards.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCall leads Coastal Carolina to 38-23 whipping of Kansas

Grayson McCall threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more scores, Coastal Carolina forced Kansas into three early turnovers, and the Chanticleers rolled to a 38-23 victory e...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Les Miles confident Kansas continues to improve in Year 2

Kansas may be one of the only schools in the country where three wins was a sign of progress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS