Jets' Sauce Gardner cracks CBS Sports' top-100 NFL players in 2025
The cornerback was the lone Jets player named to the outlet's top-100 players heading into the 2025 NFL season.
Overall, Gardner landed at No. 24. Gardner is the second-ranked corner behind the Denver Broncos' Patrick Surtain II at ninth.
Gardner, 24, was one of New York's first-round picks in 2022. He went on to earn the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and two first-team, All-Pro nods.
The player and team are talking an extension and those conversations seem positive. However, New York would feel most comfortable seeing pen-to-paper happen soon.
CBS Sports' breakdown on Gardner can be found below:
Gardner's play fell off some in 2024, much like a lot of Jets, but it didn't fall that much. He needs to tackle better at times, but there is no doubt he is an outstanding cover corner. (Last season: No. 12)
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