Carolina Panthers Scout Justin Hardy at ECU Pro Day

Carolina Panthers Scout Justin Hardy at ECU Pro Day

East Carolina University held their Pro Day today.  It was rainy, but one Backyard Baller shined.  Garnering most of the media’s attention and the reason that the event was arguably the most widely attended by NFL scouts in school history, Justin Hardy continued his campaign for the NFL draft.  From most accounts, he only increased his value by running a 4.44s/40yd dash according the former ECU Pirate.  

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Backyard Baller: Justin Hardy Combine Review

Backyard Baller: Justin Hardy Combine Review

The Man with the Golden Gloves attended the NFL Combine and performed well Saturday.  Never acclaimed as a blazer, Hardy packed his lunch pail and ran a respectable 4.56 40-yd dash. As expected, he showed off those golden gloves, dominating the gauntlet and making some pretty spectacular catches in the route drills. He showed quick feet in the 3 cone drill and showed off his strength on the bench.  None of these numbers are going to dominate the combine  discussion.  What the measurables do show is that he is athletic enough to produce for a NFL team.  

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