Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner is the overall fourth selection of the 2022 NFL Draft. Gardner is a cornerback who got picked by the New York Jets. He received the nickname ‘sauce’ from a high school coach who named him such due to his liking for dipping sauces at a young age.
Ahmad is on his way to secure a rookie contract worth $38.7 million with the Jets. Ahmad attended the University of Cincinnati and played for the Cincinnati Bearcats. Ahmad Gardner was the only true freshman in his freshman year to be selected in the All-American Conference First-Team. He played a total of 33 games and recorded 99 tackles along with 5.5 tackles for loss. He intercepted two touchdown passes in his college career.
Who are Ahmad Gardner’s Parents?
Ahmad Gardner was born on 31st August, 2000 to Alisa Gardner. Ahmad Gardner’sfather was absent from his life and Alisa Gardner is the person who raised Gardner to be the successful person he is today. Ahmad is the youngest of three siblings and his elder brother Allante was also a great influence in his life.
Who is Ahmad Gardner’s Mother?
Alisa Gardner
Alisa Gardner is Ahmad’s mother and she raised him all on her own. Ahmad’s father was absent from his life and nothing is known about him in the media. Alisa has been a very supportive and caring parent to Ahmad Gardner. She supported him ever since he was a child despite the difficulties she faced raising her three children. She never let Ahmed feel the absence of a father and kept up with him to support his dream of becoming a football player. She often used to work overnight shifts at an automotive seating manufacturing factory to help support her family. She scheduled her routine to accommodate her children’s school timings and even make time for Ahmad’s football practice. Ahmad received a ton of support from her and she is one of the major reasons why he is a successful football player.
What Nationality are Ahmad Gardner 's Parents?
Alisa Gardner is an American. She is of an African-American descent. There is no information regarding Ahmad’s father as it is undisclosed.
Ahmad Gardner’s Family
Ahmad (left) with his elder brother Allante (right)
Does Ahmad Gardner’s family support him?
Ahmad Gardner has a super supportive family. Along with his mother, his two siblings also support his football journey. His older brother Allante Gardner used to take care of him in the absence of their mother and supported him throughout his journey to being drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. Allante even drew up spreadsheets to guide Ahmad through the Draft recruiting process. Alisa Gardner tears aup thinking how far her children made it and is extremely proud of what Ahmad has achieved in his football career till now.
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