Yesterday cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and defensive end Myjai Sanders were named to the Bednarik Award Watch List. Gardner had a great sophomore season tallying 28 tackles, 0.5 sacks, three interceptions and six passes defensed. Sanders had a great junior season tallying 31 tackles, seven sacks and five passes defensed.
Congratulations to our @BednarikAward watch list nominees.@MyjaiSanders – @GoBearcatsFB @iamSauceGardner – Cincinnati@MarcusJonesocho – @UHCougarFB @quindell6 – @MemphisFB @diegofagot54 – @NavyFB @dorianw24 – @GreenWaveFB @jaxon_player – @TulsaFootball #AmericanPow6r pic.twitter.com/PjPJIYdQg5
— American Football (@American_FB) July 19, 2021
Both players are two of the most talented at their positions and will have a chance to be finalist on this list if they are given the opportunities.