Daniel Hardy

For a team willing to devote some time, Hardy offers enough athleticism, reliable hands and size potential to make a project out of. He has already proven to be a hard worker unafraid of a challenge as he walked on with the Vandals and went on to become their most productive receiving outlet until a broken arm forced him to miss the final five games of the 2010 season. Proving his health to scouts, Hardy participated in the NFLPA Game, impressing with his overall athleticism. He's not a finished product at this point but could contribute surprisingly quickly as an H-back or receiving specialist tight end.

positives

Good initial quickness to get off the line of scrimmage when not covered up. Accelerates quickly and has enough top-end speed to challenge the defender laterally or down the seam. Quick feet and good balance as a route-runner. Good body control to adjust to the poorly thrown pass. Can pluck the ball from outside of his frame. Strong hands to maintain control of the pass despite taking a big hit.

negatives

Struggles with physicality. Relies on dipping his shoulder and eluding the jam at the line of scrimmage. Is too easily knocked off balance at the line, ruining the timing with the quarterback. Offers little in terms of blocking. Provides good effort, but simply lacks the size and strength necessary to compete as an inline blocker and can get rag-dolled by defenders.

2010: Missed the final five games with a broken arm.

First-team all-conference selection in football, basketball and soccer

member of honor roll both semesters of senior year.

Son of Kathleen Leary and Dan Hardy Sr.

born Sept. 7, 1987

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