Mecole Hardman, the Georgia WR, sits at No. 152 on the consensus board across 22 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 59% elite, 26% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Raw but explosive with burst to uncover underneath and a second gear to threaten over the top.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Hardman could develop into a lesser version of Tyreek Hill with his playmaking potential after the catch, on deep balls and as a returner.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Hardman is a relative newcomer to the position and it shows up at times in routes and his struggles competing for the ball in traffic.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
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“…Raw but explosive with burst to uncover underneath and a second gear to threaten over the top. Hardman is a relative newcomer to the position and it shows up at times in routes and his struggles competing for the ball in traffic. Hardman could develop into a lesser version of Tyreek Hill with his playmaking potential after the catch, on deep balls and as a returner. Speed kills in today's game and Hardman's could be…”
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