Derajah Hardy brings Navy a long, lean developmental corner with legit athletic upside
Hardy is a 5-foot-10, 178-pound freshman corner from Lakeland, Fla., who arrived at Navy through the prep-school route and already carries the profile of a tough, multi-sport athlete with championship pedigree from back-to-back Florida state titles in high school. Navy’s roster lists him as a CB, but there isn’t meaningful 2025 stat production available yet, so the appeal is more about projection: competitive background, speed/track experience, and the kind of disciplined fit Navy loves in the secondary. If you want a young DB who could grow into a physical, assignment-sound defender, Hardy is worth a close look.
