Jets’ Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner wins AP Defensive Rookie

Published February 9, 2023 8:31 PM

By ROB MAADDI
AP Pro Football Writer

PHOENIX (AP) — New York Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award Thursday, taking 46 first-place votes. Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson finished second with 129 points, getting three first-place votes. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen came in third with 73 points, including one first-place vote. Gardner, the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, started every game for the Jets. He had two interceptions and allowed just 33 catches on 73 targets.

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