New York Jets' Sauce Gardner Joining Travis Kelce in Cincinnati?

New York Jets' cornerback Sauce Gardner and Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce share an alma mater in Ohio. The latter was back on campus this week while Gardner hints he will be there Saturday.
Feb 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA;  New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) participates in the NFL
Feb 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) participates in the NFL / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce may not be the only NFL All-Pros to stop by the old alma mater this week.

It appears as if New York Jets' lockdown cornerback Sauce Gardner is attending the University of Cincinnati's spring football game on Saturday.

Feb 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA;  New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) participates in the NFL
Feb 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) participates in the NFL / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

"UC Spring Game tomorrow😎🐾," said Gardner in a Twitter post on Friday afternoon.

It's unknown whether Gardner plans to step foot onto campus or watch the proceedings via video stream, but the former American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year seems to be all in on the Bearcats.

Meanwhile, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce was present at Cincinnati this week to finally receive his bachelor's degree. Also known as popstar Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Kelce returned to his attention-seeking behavior by chugging an alcoholic beverage on stage during the diploma ceremony.

Already a graduate, Gardner likely won't attempt to replicate such behavior. Fulfilling a promise to his mother, Gardner went back to school and officially participated in commencement proceedings last August.

Since being drafted by the Jets at No. 4 overall in 2022, Gardner has earned All-Pro honors in each of his first two NFL seasons.


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Ralph Ventre
RALPH VENTRE

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20 years of media experience to the New York Jets beat. Prior to concentrating on Gang Green, he covered the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. The veteran sports media professional resides in his native state of New Jersey.