Daequan Hardy
Career Summary
Daequan Hardy contributed as a cornerback and returner at Penn State.
He entered the NFL as a Buffalo draft selection in 2024.
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High School
Hardy helped Penn Hills win an undefeated state championship season in 2018.
He scored four touchdowns in the title game and was named Pennsylvania's 5A State Player of the Year.
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College Career
Hardy handled punt returns for Penn State in 2023.
He averaged 14.6 yards per return and scored on two returns against Massachusetts.
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Path to the NFL
Buffalo drafted Hardy 219th overall in 2024.
The Bills selected the Penn State cornerback in the sixth round.
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Career Accomplishments
Hardy became Penn State's first player with two punt-return touchdowns in one game.
His scoring returns against Massachusetts traveled 56 and 68 yards.
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30737, 00-0039883, 2001-06-13, Daequan Hardy, Daequan, Hardy
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