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SauceGardner

CBCB#1IND Colts

6'3" • 200lbs • 25y/o

Overall Grade '26: 56.1; 63rd/96 - CBs
Snap Count '26: 144; 3rd/132 - CBs
Interceptions '26: 0; 16th/96 - CBs
WK 3 MATCHUP: vs HOU 9/27, 5:00 PM

Sauce

Gardner

IND Colts

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/23/2026

Sauce Gardner is a cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts who earned a 56.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 63rd among 96 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 62.7 ranked 44th among 96 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 30.7 ranked 91st at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Gardner broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 95.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 4 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 7 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Indianapolis Colts

2025 - Present

New York Jets

2022 - 2025

Cincinnati Bearcats

2019 - 2021

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF first-team All American

2021

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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

29th/96 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

16th/96 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

23rd/96 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

59th/96 CBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

95.1

Yards per Reception Allowed

13.5

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

144

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

SauceGardner

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