Getting the Call: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson's draft weekend

Some things are worth the wait. For former Florida Gators defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson getting drafted took longer than expected. But when he finally got the call from New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis he realized his NFL dream had come true.
story by Pat Welter
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[@Doczilah]

When he said “we goin to New Orleans” I got hella goosebumps

[@TruckerRo]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@ajtuiafiso]

Facts!!!

[@rocksjoshua]

I can't believe he fell to the 3rd round. Saints, you got a steal, he will be a beast in New Orleans -Jags/ Gators fan

[@brennansmith5871]

Joshua Ebanks he reminds me of malik hooker a bit tbh

[@ghostfac3182]

he actually fell to the 4th

[@brennansmith5871]

Batman Blood ikr

[@ThatBigCactus]

damn you were right

[@TheLastSaint7]

You where right man

[@louisianareal1913]

Welcome to DAT BOOT. YOU GONNA LOVE LOUISIANA N DA SAINTS. THIS IS DA BEST TEAM HE COULD HAVE GONE TO. WE NEED YOU

[@saintsfan3801]

This brings tears to my eyes... So Happy we got CJ! he fits here n nola and we love his swagg!!!!!!!!!

[@IZZYGOTDAFLAME]

Where ?

[@duhh4641]

Chauncey that chip on his shoulder is HUGE....He's gone do real well....Congrats young blood...

[@adrianbriscoe7261]

Welcome to the Who Dat nation my bro even tho i can't stand Florida Gator but ur Saint now

[@bossdiddy6779]

IKR.

[@ajjohnson8606]

feels soo good to have a player from my area in fl play for my saints!!!!!

[@woodsoncircle]

Chauncey's mom & dad are very supportive parents. Dropping to the 4th is going to make this kid work even harder at his craft. I watch the tape, and I see 1st round talent. Scouts get it wrong all the time. Watch this kid make teams pay on Sundays. Welcome to the Saints and the wonderful people of New Orleans.

[@brennansmith5871]

Kras 4 he was rated as the 3rd safety in the draft other safetys rated 3rd before being drafted were kevin byard, marcus williams, marcus maye(they were tied in the same draft), and adrian amos

[@jhordan1246]

#FlyEaglesFly 🦅

[@Maximum_37]

He’s about to get paiddddddd like a first round draft pick That’s for sure

[@dwaynerandolph3565]

I'm a New Orleans native living in California for 32 yrs. I'm proud of this young man an wish him the best on getting this championship during his rookie campaign. WHODAT !!!

[@adrianbriscoe7261]

I'm a New Orleans native my self I been here 35 ys ain't going nowhere

[@duanejessup3708]

Thank you Mom for your son, we love him already

[@Tallie90]

So happy you are with the Saints and the Who Dat nation. Welcome Aboard.

[@blacksheep1222]

Man I get choked up every time I watch this , love seeing people's dreams come true like this , and he's been making other teams sorry ever since lol so glad Tampa took the other kid lol

[@pelicanfanNea]

I'm so happy we have him. 🖤

[@mariotorres9676]

So glad he’s on our squad! He’s been such a beast and he’s definitely making all the teams that passed up on him feel it! #WHODAT

[@The_Gamer.139]

CGJ is a beast and arguably our best defensive player, if not then top 3.

[@KingLogic504]

Glad to have you CGJ show them teams what they missed out on and the saints what a great player we know you are!!!

[@jazzymatt77]

Love this pick!!

[@v6ix89]

How did he fall easily a 1-2 round talent. Saints stole another player

[@LABRATRE]

He gonna fit in like a mofo, that swagg he got. Yeah, Lattimore, Bell, Williams, Davis, Jordan, he'll fit right in. Who Dat!!

[@brennansmith5871]

NesTro504 I feel like he could replace bell in 3 years coverage wise but he can’t blitz like bell can

[@LABRATRE]

@@brennansmith5871 i agree, Bell is a dog on the blitzing.

[@jordanfetherson8060]

Fast forward. He was a beast for us

[@Oscar-kn2zc]

@@brennansmith5871 Definitely can blitz like Bell now😂

[@brennansmith5871]

@@Oscar-kn2zc no thats why we got malcolm jenkins and go to bed

[@d.green225]

Gators fan here, living in Louisiana. Absolutely love watching him play. Hands down my favorite defensive player to watch in the NFL GATOR NATION 💙🐊🧡 Who Dat 🖤⚜🖤

[@icemant3448]

this kid is a beast i mean he is just what we wanted in new Orleans thank god lets go win a bowl

[@tr377723]

Can't wait to see this young brother ball out with the saints! He's gonna make all those teams that passed em up pay!!! 👊🏿💥

[@lonesomeknoteye]

Get It bro🐊 shook his hand at his freshman FL fan day. Congrats Young man💯

[@vincentmunoz8213]

Chauncey was such a steal for New Orleans . One of my favorite players on New Orleans hands down 🔥

[@MrRTFP]

Welcome to the Nation. 💯💯💯

[@nobabyplz]

This dude gonna be crazy good. How i know? I've seen this video like 7 times. And his skills are unquestionable. Welcome home CGJ

[@DCTTG]

Oh yeahhhh, I’m liking that energy he got. Gonna fit right in w da squadron #whodat

[@TSCOTT-oz5vy]

Welcome to the Big Easy. Touchdown and cause hell CGJ. 💪💪(Who Dat#31)☂️☂️

[@swampsaint5782]

Welcome to New Orleans bro

[@renegadewa4183]

I love this pick! I only saw one game last season when Fla. played LSU and I was like..............................."WHO IS THIS #23??" This guy will play A LOT this season and will contribute immediately!!

[@kairecheneau9347]

That’s the exact same way I remembered him. From dat LSU game. I was like we got him!! Lol he gonna be great for us

[@christianbarras7113]

This dude is a good player. He is humble and hungry. Saints have an awesome player.

[@cordellharper8442]

4th round steal man 🔥

[@godbobo9162]

It’s funny watching the Bucs pass on him when looking at it now.

[@vpgbreezy3794]

Glad to have you! Even tho you owned my tigers loved watching you! Who dat!

[@branimirdimitrov7616]

Good luck boy! Be healthy and take your chance! I will follow your career. Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@Rscardino123]

Actually pretty exciting to be getting Johnson. Skilled safety with a chip on his shoulder who’s out for the rest of the nfl’s blood

[@loganb.768]

Welcome to Whodat Nation Chauncey! We are happy to have you with us, we have something to prove to the rest of the League too, I think we can make it happen. Whodat!

[@geno1399]

CGJ gets drafted and everyone cheers Dog: aye aye calm yall ass down, all that damn yellin

[@coreysheets8863]

Just watching him now....those other teams fucked up. Dude is the spark we needed!

[@swebbmann]

4:04 ICE COLD!! They passed up on this man. WHODAT!?

[@MC-gj5jv]

He has been showing all those teams since-he has a Saints heart & belongs with us!! Love me some CJ!!

[@russellmagee7684]

@4:14. Man I feel all dat!!

[@youtubemarty]

I was stoked for this young man. Truly blessing to have him. Keep eating man you'll get yours for sure. God is good.

[@trizzysmeez3698]

Congratulations my boy

[@datnolaboy1839]

Welcome to the city ⚜️

[@bigben.wd4lsmith367]

That’s wussup Fam JUST SHO EM and welcome to the family WD4L 🎉👍🐐🏈

[@kylerobin6718]

WHODAT CGJ! Enjoying your efforts this season, keep balling! See you in the Dome on Sunday! WHODAT!

[@buddyromero87]

Man, great video !!

[@dbsti3006]

The Brady stopper right there. CJ gives Tom all kinds of hell on the field. ⚜️

[@warrenlennix5947]

I love this young bull son get it in

[@terencewiseman9865]

Now he's a Lion ! Lets Get It CGJ

[@rickstag8121]

💯 Great Player

[@clarencejackson8165]

Welcome to The Who dat Nation ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@chrisruskin6189]

Crazy coming back to this, everyone should of known how good he is. Great steal

[@brianmiller8682]

Love this dude . Tackles like a linebacker covers like a DB ..... hope he wears black and gold for a looooooooooong time. Had a great rookie season ready to see him in the starting lineup soon he deserves it ! Let's geaux CGJ!!! WHODAT!!!!

[@chadpru892]

Make those teams pay 💰 CGJ! Who Dat baby! That's why we the best. 👍💯

[@luggech]

made me cry ☹️

[@bigeasybreesy9969]

Chauncey in the third round was an absolute steal

[@bluedream5526]

This why he plays with so much fire 🔥

[@whodatman7960]

When the Saints win the trophy I say let Ceedy Deuce be one of the commentators for America's Game

[@Nolaboy17]

Salute to this young man!

[@jasminewilliams3030]

Looking back at this is bone chilling. From then to now he’s already made a name for himself...the league knows who he is and he’s done nothing less than put fear in teams...from locking receivers up, to causing havoc in the box for qbs or rbs, and finally his elite shit talking that gets opposing teams best players ejected out of games. The league wants no part of CGJ...but we are lucky to have him.

[@keishalove6139]

My number 2 team.......he gone be a beast too!

[@gorepic83]

As a lifelong Who Dat this kid is slowly becoming one of my favorite players. I love his swag and how he backs it up. An absolute draft STEAL and he's only going to get better.

[@davemcknight2981]

And now he is a Philadelphia Eagle 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅 🥳

[@TYBEAUTE]

I love his logo!

[@truthseekr]

WHO. DAT. This dude looks like a beast with an attitude. Perfect and welcome to Boonk Gang.

[@JW-jl3jp]

Young man is clowning for the Saints now! Who Dat!

[@artist3gaming897]

I cried a little too bruh

[@travelersguide4179]

Welcome!! ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@jamesrguy5430]

This dude bout to ball out!!!! Him and Lattimore on the field....1 word, WOW!!!! #WHODAT

[@theheavee]

Yo, I live in Rockledge. crazy. watching random draft videos and this came up.

[@seanmob2111]

CJ u doin ur thing

[@jiquaylebolden5934]

Real tears 🐊🐊🐊

[@9odmillz65]

The way he said “ I made it but in a way I didn’t made it “ like saying he’s going to prove all you wrong ones who didn’t draft me make them want to buy him later on.

[@alfredoreyes8661]

Now he’s balling

[@shoonger001]

The way this played out couldn't have been any better. It motivated him to be where he is right now. PJ has to be worried right now... And PJ isn't slacking either.

[@emanuelmunoz5943]

We love you CJ !!!! WHO DAT BABYYYY WE APPRECIATE YOU ♥️

[@Cornbreadfed82]

So glad that we got CJGJ back. Go Birds. 🦅🦅🦅

[@odmtruckrepair]

Thanks for helping Eagles to Super Bowl 57

[@dbenoit8862]

Who ever put the Thumbs down your team is going to fill it

[@newulettleanderson9228]

They feel you to bro

[@makaylaprice8317]

I can honestly say We are very grateful to have him major steal and he is making every team pay for passing up on him

[@thebluecollarcajun7324]

Sounds like he may make a great addition to an aready stacked squad . seen a bit of fottage looks good

[@thefreakyrobber0]

Now I know why Ceedy play with that chip on his shoulder 💯

[@jameskropp8033]

The ironic part is that he was wearing Saints bling before he got the call. Who would have known.

[@drewtocrewoffense5082]

I can't believe he fell to the 4th round .... great pick by my Saints ....

[@Trav_is_]

Daaaamn, you can see that chip on his shoulder. He gonna ball out on an already good defense. Who Dat!

[@theLifeOfBz]

Now he a Eagle 🦅 LFG

[@BB-vq7jk]

Future pro bowler

[@bossdiddy6779]

WE DRAFTED THE BEST DB. #WELCOMECGJ #WHODAT

[@aqjohnson97]

Congrats bro welcome to the who dat nation, now it's time to make every team regret sleeping on you ⚜💪🏽

[@Patrick-Daniel015]

CEEDY IS OUR BOY AND I WOULD’T SEE IT ANY OTHER WAY!

[@faffywaffle561]

Great fucking pick for us

[@idiotu668]

He's a Beast for the N.O.

[@LT4Danny]

Who Dat pass you up?? !!! Who dat!!!! #saintsnation

[@owenschm1ck]

Really making them felling it 3 fight in one season 😂

[@thegoat6325]

He a Eagle now we about to give him a fat contract

[@rashaddavis31]

Chills

[@skykingyolo]

You can't tell her was so happy when he put his head down🤩⚜️⚜️⚜️