New York Jets star Sauce Gardner, the 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, added another commendation to his trophy shelf.
Gardner received his diploma Friday from the University of Cincinnati, where he played football from 2019 to 2021. He participated in the commencement ceremony after flying to Cincinnati from Canton, where the Jets played Thursday night in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
Gardner took classes in the spring to complete his academic requirements, earning a degree in interdisciplinary studies.
"It kind of feels like game day," Gardner said after receiving his diploma, according to Cincinnati.