Justin Hardy WR (East Carolina)

[pgt_rob]

 

-He has made one handed catches throughout his college career, the one early in the video is jaw-dropping. Much like Odell Beckham Jr.

-He is a very good blocker. Love the block he sets up at 2:43 in the video. He straight TRUCKS him over.

 

I'm not sure if anyone has been talking this guy up or not but he may be a steal in the draft for an underrated WR in lower rounds of the draft. He's 5'10, so not super tall but has amazing ball skills. He makes catches with his hands and can really go up and get the ball over defenders. Which is amazing for his height and size. He's shifty, great route runner, and has ability to shake off defenders and make the catch across the middle. We may need someone who can make those catches in the middle and run for it. This guy is pretty impressive. Could be a nice pick up if some other nice receivers are gone in the lower rounds.

 

40 Time: 4.56

 

Strengths: Not an elite speed player, but accelerates well with subtle quickness off the line of scrimmage to shake press. Intuitive target and finds soft coverages to exploit defenses. Excellent depth in his routes and works back to the ball, always trying to get open. Terrific job with body fakes to sell patterns. Quick footwork with concentration through the process, showing the ability to refocus on the move. Natural ballskills with sticky hands and a large catching radius, attacking the ball, not allowing it to come to him. Quick-thinker and has his next move figured out before the catch. Not content with just catching the ball and took advantage of catch-and-go designed plays in college. Tracks well with easy adjustments. Plays with urgency and competes on each snap, finishing runs and improvising when needed. High football intelligence. Heady and willing blocker and more than adequate in this area. Primary punt return duties the last three seasons (63/495/7.9). Soft-spoken, but confident and always trying to prove himself. Consistent workmanlike effort with meticulous practice habits. The most productive receiver in FBS history with a record 387 career catches and his 4,541 receiving yards ranks third all-time in FBS history. Won 2014 Burlsworth Trophy as nation?s top walk-on.

 

Weaknesses: Solid upper body bulk, but below average height, strength and lower body build ? unimpressive physical presence. Not a quick-twitch athlete, which shows in his breaks with only average start/stop movements ? mediocre separation traits. Pedestrian straight-line speed and defenders can catch up to him even if initially beat. Not a home run threat, won?t stretch the field. Inconsistent in contested situations, struggling to finish with defenders in his face. Swallowed up too easily. Production slightly inflated after seeing 15-20 targets every game.

[Track Guy]

He can catch, for sure.

[12isthenew18]

i love this guy i hope we look at him

[Malakai432]

Guy sure as heck doesn't hesitate to risk his body making a play, that's for sure lol.  

[pgt_rob]

I think if Lockett is gone by the 2nd or 3rd and we wanted to use those picks for an OT or RB, then we should look at this guy in the 4th.