Mecole Hardman NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Kansas City Chiefs' Pick
STRENGTHS
—Explosive, agile and tough, Hardman is a threat to break open big plays anytime he touches the ball. Can be used in a variety of roles as a receiver, returner or runner.
—Team-first, selfless player who spent his first year at Georgia running down kicks and punts.
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—Elite speed (4.33-second 40-yard-dash) with the ability to beat coverage in a straight line but also has excellent agility to make sudden breaks and cuts.
—Fantastic kick and punt return man who is still learning how to play receiver after moving to the position full time before the 2017 season. Upside is incredible.
—Former high school quarterback and stud defender who has taken that awareness and instincts to a ball-carrying role.
WEAKNESSES
—Has almost no experience as a conventional wide receiver and will need patience in order to develop.
—More of an athlete than football player; doesn't have the footwork or timing of a refined route-runner.
—Doesn't like to make plays in traffic and could struggle to be a factor over the middle.
—Lacks the ideal size (5'10", 187 lbs) of a starting wide receiver.
—Boom-or-bust prospect who will need time to develop before he can be an every-down player.
OVERALL
Mecole Hardman is an exciting prospect thanks to his natural athleticism and upside. If drafted and asked to help as a returner, slot receiver and occasional ball-carrier, he could be scary to defenses from the first day of the season.
GRADE: 6.60 (ROUND 2 - ROOKIE IMPACT/FUTURE STARTER)
PRO COMPARISON: Brandin Cooks
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