Chauncey "C.J." Gardner-Johnson is a professional American football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles as of the 2024 NFL season. He was picked as the 105th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. Gardner-Johnson recorded his first interception against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season. He finished his rookie season with one interception, one forced fumble, and 49 tackles. Gardner-Johnson finished the following season with one sack, one interception, and 66 tackles. In 2021, he started 7 games but then was placed on the injured reserve. On August 30, 2022, the Saints traded Gardner-Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished the 2022 season with 67 tackles and also helped the Eagles reach Super Bowl LVII. A 1-year contract was signed between the Detroit Lions and himself in 2023. During the season, he suffered multiple injuries. In 2024, for a second stint, he signed a three-year deal with the Eagles worth $27,000,000 as per Spotrac.
The Cocoa native played collegiate football for the University of Florida. As a freshman, Gardner-Johnson played all the games and was named the MVP of the Outback Bowl as per the Gators website. The following season, he started in all 11 games and finished the season with a total of 58 tackles. During his junior season, he totaled 71 tackles and declared that he would enter the NFL draft after the season and forgo his senior year. Before committing to UF, he attended Cocoa High School during his formative years.
What is C.J. Gardner Johnson's 40 time?
According to the official NFL website, Gardner-Johnson recorded a time of 4.48 seconds for his 40-yard dash, a vertical leap of 36 inches, and a broad jump of 9 feet 9 inches at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| Three-cone drill | 7.03 seconds |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.20 seconds |
| 40-yard dash | 4.48 seconds |
C.J. Gardner Johnson’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 27 years (as of February 2025) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 210 lbs (95 kg) |
C.J. Gardner Johnson’s Age
As of February 2025, Gardner-Johnson is 27 years old. He was born on December 20, 1997.
C.J. Gardner Johnson’s Height
Gardner-Johnson is 5 feet 11 inches/1.80 meters tall, according to ESPN.
C.J. Gardner Johnson’s Weight
Gardner-Johnson’s weight is 210 pounds/95 kilograms, according to ESPN.
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