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Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner Dominant in 2024 Season Debut

The Bearcats legend is one of the best players in the NFL.

James Rapien

Florham Park, NJ -- August 21, 2024 -- Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner at the post practice press conference. The New York Giants came to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey to take part in a joint practice with the New York Jets.
Florham Park, NJ -- August 21, 2024 -- Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner at the post practice press conference. The New York Giants came to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey to take part in a joint practice with the New York Jets. / Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — Former Bearcats star Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner put on a show in his 2024 debut.

The All-Pro cornerback didn't allow a reception on Monday night in the Jets' loss to the 49ers. He was targeted twice according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Gardner finished with three tackles (one for loss) and one sack.

The 24-year-old is already a two-time All-Pro. He's clearly getting better and better and could end up being the top cornerback in the NFL (if he isn't already).

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James Rapien

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and the Bearcats for AllBearcats.com. He is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with his family. 

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