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Bears sign undrafted All-SEC specialist from Georgia
TL;DR
The Chicago Bears have signed undrafted All-SEC long snapper Beau Gardner from Georgia. Gardner will compete for the starting long snapper position this season.
Key points
- Chicago Bears signed Beau Gardner as an undrafted free agent
- Gardner is a two-time All-SEC long snapper from Georgia
- He did not have any bad snaps during his college career
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The Chicago Bears have signed Georgia Bulldogs All-SEC long snapper Beau Gardner to a contract as an undrafted free agent. Gardner will compete for the Bears' starting long snapper role this season.
Gardner did not receive an invitation to the 2026 NFL combine, but he still got a chance to put his skills on display. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound long snapper began his college career with the UCLA Bruins. Gardner transferred to Georgia for the 2024 and 2025 college football seasons.
Gardner is a two-time coaches first-team All-SEC selection and was consistent throughout his time at Georgia. He was part of an elite Georgia special teams unit. Gardner did not have any bad snaps during his time with the Bulldogs and helped kicker Peyton Woodring convert 17 of his 19 field goal attempts during the 2025 season.
Gardner ends his Georgia career as a back-to-back SEC champion. Now, he's trying to make an NFL roster as a long snapper.
Where undrafted Georgia Bulldogs ended up
- Running back Cash Jones: Atlanta Falcons
- Punter Brett Thorson: Minnesota Vikings
- Wide receiver Dillon Bell: Minnesota Vikings
- Long snapper Beau Gardner: Chicago Bears
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Q&A
Who is Beau Gardner and what are his achievements?
Beau Gardner is a long snapper from Georgia, a two-time coaches first-team All-SEC selection, and a back-to-back SEC champion.
Why was Beau Gardner not invited to the NFL combine?
Beau Gardner did not receive an invitation to the 2026 NFL combine, but he showcased his skills through other opportunities.
What role will Beau Gardner compete for on the Chicago Bears?
Beau Gardner will compete for the starting long snapper role on the Chicago Bears this season.
