Gardner anchored the Sunnyvale secondary with 13 tackles, including 7 solo stops. He shows strong range and field vision, diagnosing plays early and preventing explosive gains. Gardner is a sure tackler who plays with sound technique, stepping downhill with confidence and wrapping up in space. His reliability on the back end was a key factor in keeping Sunnyvale’s defense steady when they needed it most.

Gardner anchored the Sunnyvale secondary with 13 tackles, including 7 solo stops. He shows strong range and field vision, diagnosing plays early and preventing explosive gains. Gardner is a sure tackler who plays with sound technique, stepping downhill with confidence and wrapping up in space. His reliability on the back end was a key factor in keeping Sunnyvale’s defense steady when they needed it most.