Sauce Gardner Fantasy

Cornerback Sauce Gardner officially agreed to a contract with the Jets on Saturday, with the terms of the deal remaining undisclosed. Gardner, who was selected with the No. 4 overall pick, was one of the most coveted defensive options heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. He didn't allow a receiving touchdown throughout his three years at Cincinnati and could develop even faster under the tutelage of Robert Saleh. Undoubtedly, IDP dynasty managers should look in Gardner's direction during fantasy drafts ahead of the 2022-23 season, primarily since he has an excellent chance of being an elite corner for many years ahead.

May. 7th • 6:21 PM

The New York Jets drafted Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Gardner is a straight up lockdown cornerback that didn't allow a single touchdown in his final year at Cincy in 2021. "I see (LSU CB Derek) Stingley going before him, but he's developing really quickly and I like how he doesn't give receivers any breathing room when he plays press," said an area scout for an undisclosed NFC team. Stingley did indeed go before him, at third overall to the Houston Texans. Gardner is a tall corner with long arms and sticky hands with an excellent blend of confidence and competitiveness. His footwork needs to become a priority and he'll need to get stronger in order to win physically with bigger wide receivers.

Apr. 28th • 8:40 PM

There is a lot of chatter about Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner and the New York Jets, which is very different from one to two weeks ago, according to three sources. The Jets have a need in their secondary and could very well make Gardner the pick with the No. 4 overall selection in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Along with Gardner, LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. is one of the highest-rated cornerbacks in this year's draft class. Gardner had 68 solo tackles (5.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, nine interceptions (two for touchdowns) and 16 passes defensed in three collegiate seasons for the Bearcats.

Apr. 28th • 3:15 PM