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UCLA - This youngster contributed as both an offensive tackle and tight end a year ago but figures to stay at tight end fulltime in 2009 after switching from tackle in the third week of Spring Practice ... A fine all-around athlete.
2008 - Saw action in all 12 games at offensive line, on special teams and at tight end ... Made two starts at tight end (Fresno State, Washington State), playing over 30 snaps in both contests ... Made one reception for three yards against Washington State.
2007 - Did not see action in his first year with the program and has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
HIGH SCHOOL - Played two seasons of varsity football at Mira Mesa HS in San Diego ... PrepStar All-American ... Four-star selection by rivals.com and scout.com ... Rated No. 5 tight end nationally by rivals.com and No. 7 tight end by scout.com ... No. 27 player in California, according to rivals.com ... Ranked No. 40 player in California by SuperPrep ... Played in East-West All-America game in Orlando ... Rated No. 1 tight end and No. 38 player in California by scout.com ... Rated No. 1 tight end in California by rivals.com ... Member of Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 ... As a senior, he made 36 receptions for 512 yards and six touchdowns ...An outstanding blocker ... As a junior, he made 28 catches for 359 yards and four touchdowns ... Lettered in the sports of football, baseball (left fielder), basketball (center) and track and field (shot, discus) ... Named to the All-Academic team his last three years in high school ... Averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds per contest in basketball.
PERSONAL - Full Name: Garland Nathan Chandler ... Born: June 1, 1989 in San Diego, CA ... Parents: Garland (deceased) and Cheryl Chandler ... Has one brother, Preston, and one sister, Nicole ... Biggest thrill in sports was getting a scholarship to play at UCLA after two years of varsity football ... Lists the NFL's Kellen Winslow as the player he admires the most ... In his free time, he enjoys playing sports and spending time with friends ... Director's Honor Roll in Fall 2007.
