Former University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner has been named to the Sporting News college football all-decade team for the 2020s.
A key piece of the Bearcats' undefeated regular season and run to the 2021 College Football Playoff, Gardner was named a consensus first-team All-American after allowing just 13 catches for 117 yards. He recorded 35 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions and four pass breakups.
Gardner was drafted by the New York Jets with the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year and became the first cornerback since the 1970 merger to be named to the AP All-Pro first team in each of his first two seasons.
He currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts, who open
the season on Sept. 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. The Colts also host the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 27.
Also at cornerback on the all-decade team is former Alabama star Patrick Surtain II, who currently plays for the Denver Broncos.
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