C. J. Gardner-Johnson
| Florida Gators – No. 23 | |
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| Position | Defensive Back |
| Class | Sophomore |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
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| High school | Cocoa (FL) |
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Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is an American football Defensive back for the Florida Gators.
College career
As a true freshman at Florida, Gardner-Johnson appeared in all 13 games, making starts in the final 3 games of the season. During the 2017 Outback Bowl, Gardner-Johnson had 2 tackles and 2 interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown, and was named the MVP of the Outback bowl. During his sophomore season, Gardner-Johnson started in all 11 games. Before his junior season, Chauncey-Gardner was moved to the nickleback position.[1]
Personal life
For his junior year, Gardner changed the name on his jersey to Gardner-Johnson in honor of his stepfather, Brian Johnson. Gardner-Johnson's biological father Chauncey Gardner Sr. has been a part of his life, but Johnson had raised Gardner-Johnson since he was a toddler.[2]
References
- ^ Young, Ryan (April 11, 2018). "New position, same swagger for Florida's Chauncey Gardner-Johnson". SEC Country. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ Abolverdi, Zach (March 13, 2018). "New name, same position for Florida DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson". SEC Country. Retrieved May 3, 2018.