Sauce Gardner Sets Record Straight on Age Misconception

NFL Star Clarifies Widely Reported Birthday

Despite widespread reports and online listings, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is setting the record straight regarding his age. For years, numerous major sports outlets and reference sites have incorrectly stated his birth year, leading to a common misconception about his age.

Sources including Wikipedia, ESPN, Pro Football Reference, and The Athletic have consistently listed Gardner’s birthday as August 31, 2000, which would place him at 25 years old. However, the Pro Bowl cornerback emphatically denies this, stating his actual age during a recent Colts minicamp.

Gardner Confirms True Birth Year

“I’m 24!” Gardner declared, expressing surprise at the persistence of the inaccuracy. When pressed for confirmation, he affirmed his age and suggested that his mother could verify the correct birthdate if further proof were needed.

Official documentation, including identification and league-issued paperwork, all confirm Gardner was born on August 31, 2001, making him 24 years old. The widespread error has even extended to popular sports video games, with Gardner noting that his age is misstated in the widely played “Madden” franchise.

“It’s wrong in Madden, too? That’s crazy because I never checked,” Gardner commented. “Because when it comes to the paperwork and everything I’ve signed, it all says ’01. So, I don’t know where or how it got messed up unless people just get it straight from Google.”

While the age discrepancy might seem minor, it highlights a curious quirk in how even basic factual information can become widely misreported in the digital age. The situation serves as a reminder that inaccuracies can persist across various platforms, even for prominent public figures.