New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner has only thrown two interceptions in two NFL seasons, but there are numerous other metrics that justify the CB1’s consecutive selections to the All-Pro First Team.
Despite having 141 balls thrown his way, Gardner has been accused of allowing only two touchdown passes. In fact, his tight coverage has already convinced opposing quarterbacks to look elsewhere on the field rather than force a pass on Gardner’s side.
The 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year was as good as it gets in late-game situations, according to Focus on professional football. Gardner, who is PFF’s No. 1 overall cornerback through 2024, has two jaw-dropping PFF-calculated stats over the past two seasons.
When it comes to fourth-quarter pass coverage, Gardner has been the NFL standard since 2022. The former 4th overall draft pick allowed just 76 receiving yards in the fourth quarter and overtime, the lowest in the league.
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Gardner, who turns 24 on August 31 and ranks first among NFL defenders, has limited opposing passes to a 36.7% pass completion rate in the final 15 minutes.
Since signing Gardner and DJ Reed in 2022, the Jets’ pass defense has been among the top three in the NFL, and their superstar is even better in the crucial phase.
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