DemarcusGardner
CBCB#28UK Wildcats
6'0" • 177lbs • So.Draft Eligibility:2030
- Overall Grade '26
- 73.1
- Not Enough Snaps
- Snap Count '26
- 45
- 1533rd/2316 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- Not Enough Snaps
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- @ TENNES 11/7, 11:15 PM
Demarcus
Gardner
CB
#28
|
UK Wildcats
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/2/2026
Demarcus Gardner is a cornerback for the Kentucky Wildcats who earned a 73.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 72.5 ranked 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 65.3 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Gardner broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 72.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 2 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Kentucky Wildcats
2025 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
73.1
AVG
0th/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
72.5
AVG
0th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
0th/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
65.3
AVG
0th/994 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs ALSO
72
Week 4, 2026
vs ALUN
67.3
Week 2, 2026
vs MIEA
65.8
Week 3, 2025
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs TNTC
49.2
Week 12, 2025
@ TXAM
60.3
Week 3, 2026
vs FLUN
63.7
Week 11, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
2
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
2
No Data - Not Ranked
Defense
View in Premium Stats
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
2
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
0
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
0
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
72.9
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
5.5
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
0
-
Receptions Allowed
2
Rank
1533
rd
Total Snaps
45
1666
th
Run Defense Snaps
14
1128
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
1442
nd
Coverage Snaps
31
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