Navy freshman CB Derajah Hardy brings championship pedigree and long-term upside
Hardy is a 5-foot-10, 178-pound freshman corner from Lakeland, Fla., who arrived at Navy after a prep year and a high school résumé that included back-to-back state titles, which hints at a player accustomed to winning and competing under pressure. He looks like a developmental fit more than a stat-sheet star right now, but his background as a three-sport athlete and his path through the Naval Academy Prep School suggest toughness, discipline, and upside in Navy’s system.
