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NFL Draft profile scouting report for Montana State OLB Daniel Hardy
THE NFL DRAFT BIBLEAPR 2, 2022
Montana State LB Daniel Hardy
Montana State
#44
Pos: LB
Ht: 6021
Wt: 239
Hand: 978
Arm: 3400
Wing: 8200
DOB: 12/15/1998
Hometown: Beaverton, OR
High School: Valley Catholic
Daniel Hardy Montana State Bobcats
One Liners
Technically raw outside linebacker with good burst.
Pros
Deployed as a defensive end in a three-point stance, Hardy possesses above-average length. He shows good burst, allowing him to threaten the outside shoulder of blockers and pursue from the backside. Hardy is a reliable tackler who wraps up around the hip. Showing good read and react skills when unblocked, he can make an impact in space.
Cons
Not rushing with a plan means that Hardy often tries to get upfield without using his hands, preventing him from beating the punch of blockers. His hands lack violence as he is unable to enforce his will on opponents. In the run game, he faces similar problems with blockers striking and latching easily. He fails to set the edge, not gaining inside hand positioning and extending. Hardy is unable to anchor and frequently ends up on the ground as offensive linemen are able to finish. His first step explosiveness is average.
