Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson is ready to take the next step

New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Ceedy Duce) has garnered national attention for his ability to get under the skin of opposing receivers. He’s even become such a focal point for this that teams have taken practice time to prepare for him. Entertaining as that may be, his game is proving to be a lot more than trash talk.

The former Florida Gator was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2019. He was widely considered a first-round or at least high second-round selection, but fell down the draft board.