Draft Profile: Bio

Daequan Hardy from Penn Hills High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Hardy opted to join Penn State.

In 2019 as a freshman Hardy saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 9 snaps at cornerback for the Nittany Lions. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Hardy notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of .0.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 9 games and logged 186 snaps for the Nittany Lions. He made only 8 tackles, one assist, and had 4 stops. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 141.7.

In 2021 as a junior Hardy played in 13 games and contributed on 314 snaps. He chalked up 11 tackles, 3 assists, and added 9 stops. In the secondary Hardy forced 6 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and gave up an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 41.8.

In 2022 as a senior Hardy saw action in 12 games while playing 209 snaps. He logged 10 tackles, no assists, and made 4 stops. In coverage Hardy had 3 pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 53.1.

In 2023 as a fifth year senior Hardy saw action in 11 games while playing 419 snaps. He logged 18 tackles, 6 assists, and made 7 stops. In coverage Hardy had 5 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 71.4.