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Chauncey Gardner: Florida Gators Class of 2016 signee

Chauncey Gardner II

School: Cocoa

Hometown: Cocoa Beach, FL

Height: 5-11

Weight: 197

Position: Defensive Back

Rivals Ranking: 4-star

Recruited by: Kerry Dixon

Notable: Chauncey Gardner brings style and attitude to a Florida Gators secondary that thrives on it. After participating in the Under Armour All-American week—where he received high praise from Deion Sanders—and the 2015 Nike opening, Gardner comes in with loads of experience. This in addition to his senior season when he accumulated 55 tackles (31 solo), four sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery; also had 29 carries for 410 yards and six touchdowns, 12 receptions for 235 yards and five touchdowns, punted 20 times for 615 yards, 8 kick returns for 169 yards, 3 punt returns for 113 yards.