Sauce Gardner reveals the messages he sent that Travis Kelce ignored before he became famous

Sauce Gardner reveals the messages he sent that Travis Kelce ignored before he became famousNew York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner admires Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who also attended the University of Cincinnati.

Gardner has shared his enthusiasm for Kelce and revealed that his admiration extends to Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, a renowned center and future Hall of Famer.Gardner’s messages to Kelce
Gardner recounted his efforts to connect with both Kelce brothers, seeking their advice on the NFL. This mentorship has played a role in Gardner’s successful career.

“I used to just DM [Travis Kelce] on Twitter,” Gardner told Green Light podcast with Chris Long.

“He never saw it until after I got drafted [to the Jets], when he was probably going to congratulate me on getting drafted and everything. I used to tell him, ‘Yeah, one day I’m going to be in the NFL like you.’

“I used to just say little things like that whenever I would see him on social media.

“And I just remember he had hit me back. That was love.

“I met [Travis and Jason] a while ago. Those were my guys. And all three of us being Cincinnati alums, it is great. Any advice I need from them, they don’t hesitate to give it to me.”