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Born on May 16, 1996 in Flowood, Mississippi, United States, Gardner Minshew is an American football player. As of 2026, Gardner Minshew is 30 years old. Education on record includes Brandon High School and Washington State University. Listed accolades include Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2018). The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
Gardner Minshew is the kind of grinder I instinctively root for. A kid from Flowood, Mississippi who climbed through junior college and East Carolina before landing in the NFL, he built his career on refusing to waste a snap. The mustache and headband make him a fan-favorite folk hero, but underneath is a backup's resilience that I genuinely respect more than raw talent. Winning the 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award proved the substance was always there. I suspect he is the type of quarterback who quietly outlasts flashier names, carving out a long, useful career through sheer stubbornness.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gardner Minshew
- Name (Japanese)
- ガードナー・ミンシュー
- Reading
- がーどなー・みんしゅー
- Born
- May 16, 1996 (age 30)
- Origin
- Flowood, Mississippi, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Brandon High School
- University
- Washington State University
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardner Minshew born?
Gardner Minshew was born on May 16, 1996 and is 30 years old.
Where is Gardner Minshew from?
Gardner Minshew is from Flowood, Mississippi, United States.
What does Gardner Minshew do?
Gardner Minshew works as American football player.
How tall is Gardner Minshew?
Gardner Minshew is 185 cm tall.
Where did Gardner Minshew study?
Gardner Minshew attended Washington State University.
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