Player Spotlight; James Hardy
DJ Boyer |Mar 10,2008
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Sure James Hardy is an underclassmen with character issues abound. He is also a legitimate 6-6 receiving threat with a long span to boot that any quarterback would be happy to have land on his roster.
*James Hardy Wide Receiver Indiana*
Junior 6-6 220
*Strengths:* Height
*Weaknesses:* Off the field issues
*Statline:* Over 2,700 yards receiving in three seasons at Indiana and he hit double digit touchdowns in each of those seasons.
*Technique:* Uses his size and upper body strength to his advantage.
*Known Injuries:* has had a broken finger on two separate occasions during his career, has had nagging ankle injuries but nothing too serious.
*Combine / Workout Assessment*: Ran a 4.6 in the 40 while not being overly impressive in any of his drills.
*DJ Boyer's Analysis:* James Hardy is a player where what you see is what you get. You see the 6-6 frame and he utilizes his size correctly. Catches the football at it’s highest point and adjusts well to balls in the air. Shows improvisational skills by adjusting to balls thrown behind him or helping out his quarterback when under duress. Played on the Indiana basketball team for one season and even has three career starts under his belt. Could make an immediate contribution as a third down possession receiving threat or someone to use in goal line situations on simple fade patterns or jump balls. Has borderline first round talent but will likely fall into the third round because of some off the field issues (see Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry). Many set the bar at 4.6 as to what he had to beat in Indianapolis in order to see his stock rise. Hardy ran exactly a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash so his individual workout will be very key and critical. Was draft eligible a season ago as a redshirt sophomore but made the correct decision in coming back to school. Hardy will benefit going to a team with some veteran leadership at the position to ensure he stays out of trouble and fine tuning his route running skills.
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