disruptive, battle-tested DE with proven backfield production
Hardie brings rare size at defensive end at 6-5, 249 and produced real impact for North Dakota State in the 2013 season, logging 22 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, eight quarterback hurries, a pass breakup and a forced fumble while rotating regularly in a deep defense. He also showed playmaking instincts with three fumble recoveries in 2012 and earned MVFC Honor Roll recognition, which points to reliable effort and football IQ. The main caveat is durability: he missed games with a hamstring injury and had an ankle issue in the 2014 postseason, so the fit is strongest for a team valuing toughness, versatility and pressure off the edge.[1][4]
