Derick Harden is Alabama State’s reliable red-zone TE with big-play juice
In the 2024 season, Derick Harden gave Alabama State a versatile tight end who worked both as a pass-catcher and in-line blocker, finishing with 5 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, including a 33-yard grab and scores in key rivalry games[1][3][11]. He’s listed around 6-foot-2 to 6-foot-3 and 222-241 pounds, so the frame is built for contact, and his usage shows he can chip in on offense without disappearing from the game plan[1][2][10]. The appeal: dependable, physical, and useful near the goal line. If a team wants a TE who brings toughness, size, and sneaky big-play potential rather than a pure statistical monster, Harden fits the bill nicely[1][11].
