WorldWide RamsDoug Nelson Player Bio: Officially changed his last named from Chauncey Gardner in honor of Brian "Pops" Johnson, whom Chauncey regards as a family member even though they are not blood relatives. Gardner-Johnson was named a USA Today All-Florida selection as a senior at Cocoa High School before heading to the University of Florida.. Began his college playing career as a backup defensive back as a freshman, where he also excelled on special teams. He did crack the starting lineup by the end of the season, and notched two interceptions in the Outback Bowl in 2016, becoming the first freshman to win Outback Bowl MVP since Emmitt Smith. Anytime a player can get their name mentioned in the same sentence as Emmitt Smith, that is a very good thing. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson |
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