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Gardner.
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Gardner.
Cincinnati· 6'3"· 190 lb· 4.41s 40
He's an ideal fit for schemes that prioritize press-man and Cover 3 principles, leveraging his length, physicality, and ball-hawking skills.
Immediate starter at outside cornerback, with the ceiling to become an All-Pro shutdown corner.
A scheme that asks him to play exclusively off-zone coverage without utilizing his press ability.
A premier shutdown corner, Gardner's exceptional length, speed, and instincts make him a schematic centerpiece for any defense emphasizing tight coverage.
Selected #4 overall in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft by New York Jets out of Cincinnati.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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Gardner has been an immediate impact player for the New York Jets, earning First-Team All-Pro honors in both of his first two seasons. He is widely considered one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.
Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.