Mecole Hardman
26-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hardman is coming off the worst season of his career. After beginning the season with the Jets, Hardman was traded to the Chiefs after Week 6. The only game in which the receiver posted more than 13 yards was in Week 18. In that game, Hardman posted 77 yards, though not many fantasy players benefited from his performance. It’s unlikely that Hardman places any higher than the No, 4 wide receiver on a depth chart. As a result, it appears improbable that the receiver will see a meaningful number of targets. Read Past Outlooks
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Works in return game Week 1
Hardman returned one kickoff for 29 yards in the Chiefs' 27-20 win over the Ravens on Thursday night.
ANALYSIS
Hardman didn't play at all on offense, but he returned one kickoff and two punts (both fair catches). Barring injuries on the wide receiver depth chart, Hardman lacks a clear path to offensive playing time. He'll look to make a splash in the return game Week 2 versus the Bengals.
Hardman didn't play at all on offense, but he returned one kickoff and two punts (both fair catches). Barring injuries on the wide receiver depth chart, Hardman lacks a clear path to offensive playing time. He'll look to make a splash in the return game Week 2 versus the Bengals.
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Sunday, Sep 15th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
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Cornerbacks
69.6
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56.3
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Measurables Review
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5' 10"Weight
187 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.33 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
17 repsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
30.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Hardman was unable to take advantage of Tyreek Hill's departure last season with the Chiefs, missing games for the first time in his career and averaging 33-41 receiving yards per game for a fourth consecutive season. But he scored six touchdowns (two rushing) in eight games, and his 53 percent snap share was a slight uptick from previous years (45, 45 and 52 percent). The 2019 second-round pick had core muscle surgery in February, then signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Jets in March. He'll now catch passes from another future Hall of Famer, though Aaron Rodgers is on the downside of his career and also has Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb at wide receiver. The 25-year-old Hardman arguably offers some post-hype breakout appeal now that he's taking his 4.33 speed to a new team after four straight years in Kansas City with at least 8.3 YPT and a 63 percent catch rate in a part-time role.
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One catch in preseason finale
Hardman brought in his only target for six yards in the Chiefs' 34-21 preseason loss to the Bears on Thursday night.
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Re-signs with Kansas City
Hardman agreed Thursday with the Chiefs on a one-year contract, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
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Comes through with clutch touchdown
Hardman recorded three receptions (on three targets) for 57 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
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Emerges in Week 18 win
Hardman recorded six receptions on 11 targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Chargers.
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Activated from IR
Hardman (thumb) has been activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Could have big role to begin season
Kansas City could rely upon Hardman's rapport with Patrick Mahomes early in the season, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The defending Super Bowl champions revamped their receiving corps this offseason, which doesn't bode well for Hardman in the long run. However, Taylor suggests that the speedster will have a regular role in the offense early on, primarily to free up space underneath for Travis Kelce and Marquise Brown. Also helping Hardman's case for a starting role to begin the season is that Rashee Rice will likely be facing a suspension from the league due to his role in a multi-vehicle crash in March.
The defending Super Bowl champions revamped their receiving corps this offseason, which doesn't bode well for Hardman in the long run. However, Taylor suggests that the speedster will have a regular role in the offense early on, primarily to free up space underneath for Travis Kelce and Marquise Brown. Also helping Hardman's case for a starting role to begin the season is that Rashee Rice will likely be facing a suspension from the league due to his role in a multi-vehicle crash in March.