Daniel Hardy of Idaho ~ 6.4/240
"Looks like a bulked-up wide receiver prospect. Possesses a decent-sized base, but isn't really thick through his upper body, hips or lower half. Isn't used as a traditional tight end prospect, used mostly off the line as the team's H-back, split out on the inside. Possesses a decent initial burst off the snap, however, has that strider speed down the field and picks up speed as he goes.
Is a balanced wideout who does a nice job selling his routes with the shoulder/head fakes, planting his foot in the ground without wasting much motion and acting to the post/corner. Uses his big frame to box out receivers, but too often lets the ball get into his frame. Will short arm throws at times in traffic and doesn't strike me as a potential big-time jump ball threat.
Works hard after the catch, but runs upright and isn't real shifty. Gives opposing defenders a lot of area to get their arms around him and isn't going to make many miss. Has decent speed once he gets going, but is more of a straight-line guy. Missed the final two months of the season because of a broken arm and still led the team in catches.
Impression: Isn't the type of tight end prospect who will block for you consistently, but has some speed and natural body control as a route runner to get a shot in a camp as a potential free agent tight end/H-back."
Is a balanced wideout who does a nice job selling his routes with the shoulder/head fakes, planting his foot in the ground without wasting much motion and acting to the post/corner. Uses his big frame to box out receivers, but too often lets the ball get into his frame. Will short arm throws at times in traffic and doesn't strike me as a potential big-time jump ball threat.
Works hard after the catch, but runs upright and isn't real shifty. Gives opposing defenders a lot of area to get their arms around him and isn't going to make many miss. Has decent speed once he gets going, but is more of a straight-line guy. Missed the final two months of the season because of a broken arm and still led the team in catches.
Impression: Isn't the type of tight end prospect who will block for you consistently, but has some speed and natural body control as a route runner to get a shot in a camp as a potential free agent tight end/H-back."
"Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 32/545/1. Missed the final five games of 2010 with a broken arm. Junior numbers included 39/691/3.
Positive: Solid receiving tight end who is best in motion. Breaks down well, plays with leverage, and easily moves about the field. Makes the reception in stride, adjusts to the errant throw, and extends to catch the ball away from his frame. Displays good eye/hand coordination and makes a lot of athletic receptions. Has great quickness. Makes the tough catch in a crowd. Gets to the second level quickly. Solid position blocker who seals linebackers from the action.
Negative: Lacks natural bulk and strength at the point and gets marginal results as a blocker. Is not a true downfield threat.
Analysis: Hardy has displayed progress and ability the past two seasons and offers potential as a second tight end in the NFL."
Positive: Solid receiving tight end who is best in motion. Breaks down well, plays with leverage, and easily moves about the field. Makes the reception in stride, adjusts to the errant throw, and extends to catch the ball away from his frame. Displays good eye/hand coordination and makes a lot of athletic receptions. Has great quickness. Makes the tough catch in a crowd. Gets to the second level quickly. Solid position blocker who seals linebackers from the action.
Negative: Lacks natural bulk and strength at the point and gets marginal results as a blocker. Is not a true downfield threat.
Analysis: Hardy has displayed progress and ability the past two seasons and offers potential as a second tight end in the NFL."
"Overview: 2nd Team All-WAC and team's 2nd leading receiver, despite being sideline by broken arm and missing last 5 games. Had 32 catches for 545 yards and 1 TD in the first 8 games in 2010. Had 39 catches for 691 yards and 3 TDs in '09.
Strengths: Good receiving skills with great hands. Runs solid routes and able to make the tough catch. Good-sized frame (but needs more weight).
Weaknesses: Needs to improve in run blocking; lacks elite speed as a receiver. Must answer injury questions to show he is ready to play.
Projection: UDFA"
Strengths: Good receiving skills with great hands. Runs solid routes and able to make the tough catch. Good-sized frame (but needs more weight).
Weaknesses: Needs to improve in run blocking; lacks elite speed as a receiver. Must answer injury questions to show he is ready to play.
Projection: UDFA"
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Daniel Hardy looks like a Late Round Wing End with some UpSide.
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