Garrett Wilson #17 of the New York Jets runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Gardner did not allow a touchdown all season long, nor did he do that his entire college career at Cincinnati.
Gardner’s draft selection was a clear home run for GM Joe Douglas. The rookie phenom is a key cog for what could, and should, be a Jets team that vies for a playoff spot next season, and he's certainly a candidate to be a Jet for life.
Wilson had to deal with three quarterbacks this season in Zach Wilson, Mike White and Joe Flacco, and still put up 1,103 yards on 83 catches (147 targets) with four touchdowns in 17 games.
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports)
Wilson’s route-running and speed were clear attributes that made him a high NFL Draft prospect and the Jets made him the second receiver off the board when it came time for them to draft again.
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Though he wasn’t starting right away, Wilson quickly took over as the Jets’ top dog in the receiver room, and there’s no reason to expect him to be anything less once next season rolls around.
You’d think it’s the first time in NFL history that one team had both awards go to players on their team, but it’s happened twice before.
Garrett Wilson (Joshua Bessex / Getty Images)
First, the Detroit Lions had cornerback Lem Barney and running back Mel Farr win the award in 1967. The New Orleans Saints saw cornerback Marshon Lattimore and running back Alvin Kamara win the awards in 2017.