C.J. Gardner-Johnson was drafted No. 105 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Florida. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 3 · #105 overall
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Florida Draft
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was drafted No. 105 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Florida. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #105
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2760th at Florida
The pick
How C.J. Gardner-Johnson came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 210 lbs
- Hometown
- Cocoa, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 52 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2760th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1037% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 105
Who came off the board on either side of C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
Iowa State
NC State
Eastern Michigan · 5× Pro Bowl
Iowa
Florida in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the 2019 NFL Draft
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is a Safety out of Florida selected No. 105 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was C.J. Gardner-Johnson drafted?
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was selected No. 105 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/c-j-gardner-johnson.
What college did C.J. Gardner-Johnson play for?
C.J. Gardner-Johnson played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did C.J. Gardner-Johnson's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/c-j-gardner-johnson.