Greg Hardy
Encyclopedia
Greg Hardy is an American football
defensive end
for the Carolina Panthers
. He was drafted by the Panthers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Ole Miss
.
. Hardy was considered a three-star prospect by Rivals.com
and ranked 30th among weakside defensive end prospects in 2006.
but he elected to return to Ole Miss for a senior season. He underwent surgery on a broken bone in his right foot during the off-season but was expected to be ready for the 2009 season.
Hardy had 38.5 career TFLs and 26.5 sacks, including an SEC-best 10.0 in 2007.
, Hardy was a top prospect for the 2010 NFL Draft
.
in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft
. He was signed to a contract on June 17, 2010.
Greg Hardy managed to record a blocked punt for a safety as well as force a fumble and record 4 tackles in his rookie debut.
Hardy played in 15 games his rookie year but started none; he finished the year with 30 tackles, 3 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a safety.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
for the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. He was drafted by the Panthers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Ole Miss
Ole Miss Rebels football
The football history of the University of Mississippi , includes the formation of the first football team in the state and is 26th on the list of college football's all-time winning programs...
.
Early years
Hardy was a high school teammate of former Rebel teammate Michael OherMichael Oher
Michael Jerome Oher is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi for the Ole Miss Rebels...
. Hardy was considered a three-star prospect by Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
and ranked 30th among weakside defensive end prospects in 2006.
College career
Hardy was considered one of the best prospects available for the 2009 NFL Draft2009 NFL Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
but he elected to return to Ole Miss for a senior season. He underwent surgery on a broken bone in his right foot during the off-season but was expected to be ready for the 2009 season.
Hardy had 38.5 career TFLs and 26.5 sacks, including an SEC-best 10.0 in 2007.
Pre-draft
According to Sports IllustratedSports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
, Hardy was a top prospect for the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
.
Carolina Panthers
Hardy was selected by the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He was signed to a contract on June 17, 2010.
Greg Hardy managed to record a blocked punt for a safety as well as force a fumble and record 4 tackles in his rookie debut.
Hardy played in 15 games his rookie year but started none; he finished the year with 30 tackles, 3 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a safety.