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Lions Have Pre-Draft Visit Scheduled with CB Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner

Ahmad Gardner will be meeting with several teams ahead of the NFL Draft, including the Detroit Lions.

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Ahmad Garder has the potential to become a shutdown cornerback in the National Football League. 

Nicknamed "sauce", the talented defensive back never allowed a touchdown pass in three seasons playing at Cincinnati. 

The 6-foot-3, 190 pound cornerback has blazing 4.41 speed and is a native of Detroit. 

According to Pro Football Network, "Gardner, 21, has top-30 visits with the New York Jets, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Seattle Seahawks, according to league sources. He has already met privately with Texans coach Lovie Smith, per sources, at the Cincinnati Pro Day workout where he stood on his NFL Combine testing numbers. He also met with the Giants, Jets, and New Orleans Saints at his pro day."

The American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year allowed only 6.6 yards per reception in 2021.

Based on his comments made at the scouting combine, Detroit's front office and coaching staff should find that his personality fits with the type of player that should be added to the roster and locker room. 

“I’m a leader,” Gardner said. “I’m very competitive. I love the game of football. I’m very physical. I like to get hands on receivers, you know, just make sure I lead by example with my teammates. I love it, I love being on an island. You know, I ain’t got to worry about nobody else but my man, you know. It’s cool. I can play man, zone, but I love playing press man for sure. My competitive spirit my love for the game. You know, I truly believe I’m the best cornerback. I make sure I’m leading by example. I’m not a smoker, not a drinker. I never have, never will. I make sure I do the little things right.”

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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