JustinGardner
CBCB#6KSU Wildcats
6'2" • 180lbs • Sr.Draft Eligibility:2023
- Overall Grade '21
- 60.1
- Not Enough Snaps
- Snap Count '21
- 166
- 1052nd/2042 - CBs
- Interceptions '21
- 0
- Not Enough Snaps
- Pass Breakups '21
- 3
- Not Enough Snaps
Justin
Gardner
CB
#6
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KSU Wildcats
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/28/2026
Justin Gardner was a cornerback for the Kansas State Wildcats who earned a 60.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2021 season, 0th among 861 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 62.6 ranked 0th among 861 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 48.1 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Gardner broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 80.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 5 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 8 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Kansas State Wildcats
2020 - 2021
Oregon State Beavers
2017 - 2018
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2021
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
60.1
AVG
0th/861 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
62.6
AVG
0th/861 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
58.5
AVG
0th/861 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
48.1
AVG
0th/861 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@TXCU
89.1
Week 6, 2020
vsKSUN
79.7
Week 8, 2020
vsARST
72.3
Week 2, 2020
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@IAST
49.1
Week 12, 2020
@OKST
50.1
Week 4, 2021
vsILSO
51.2
Week 2, 2021
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2021
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
8
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
5
No Data - Not Ranked
Defense
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Rank
-
Solo Tackles
8
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
1
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
4
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
80.3
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.8
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
3
-
Receptions Allowed
5
Snaps
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Rank
1052
nd
Total Snaps
166
1046
th
Run Defense Snaps
72
482
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
3
1046
th
Coverage Snaps
91
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