ACTIVE

SauceGardner

CBCB#1IND Colts

6'3" • 200lbs • 25y/o

Overall Grade '26: 60.9; 51st/97 - CBs
Snap Count '26: 338; 42nd/166 - CBs
Interceptions '26: 0; 40th/97 - CBs
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Sauce

Gardner

IND Colts

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026

Sauce Gardner is a cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts who earned a 60.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 51st among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 62.6 ranked 47th among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 50.1 ranked 78th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Gardner broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 113.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 9 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 16 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

64th/97 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

40th/97 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

48th/97 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

7th/97 CBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

113.6

Yards per Reception Allowed

21.7

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

338

Run Defense Snaps

134

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

204

SauceGardner

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