Ravens 2022 draft prospect profile: Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner

The Baltimore Ravens have many needs in the 2022 draft. However, one of the biggest has quickly become cornerback, where the team has seen multiple talented players leave in free agency including Anthony Averett, Chris Westry, and Tavon Young.

In this year’s deep cornerback class, there are many talented prospects that can make an impact up and down the draft. One of those is one of the best in the class in former University of Cincinnati star Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, who has proven himself as a phenomenal talent with his play on the field.

The Ravens have a need at cornerback. How about one that mirrors routes like he’s a wide receiver?

Enter Sauce Gardner pic.twitter.com/UjAIKFYCFF

— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) April 11, 2022

Gardner has a long frame, standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing around 190 pounds. He offers phenomenal athleticism, and uses it to his advantage by mirroring rounds ran by opposing wide receivers. He has great ball skills, and does great work in both zone and press coverage situations.

As with most of the top prospect in the 2022 draft, it’s unlikely that Gardner falls to No. 14, which is where Baltimore’s first round pick currently stands. However, if he does end up falling to the Ravens, Gardner would be a no-brainer selection due to his ability and fit at a need.