Brandon Hardin (born October 30, 1989) is a former American football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons. Hardin was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college at Oregon State.
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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 30, 1989 Kealakekua, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Honolulu (HI) Kamehameha |
| College: | Oregon State (2007–2011) |
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 79 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
College career edit
In his college career, he registered 105 tackles, one interception, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 38 games. He started all 12 games at right cornerback in 2010, recording 63 tackles and three forced fumbles.[1][2] He missed the 2011 season due to injury, but played in the East-West Shrine Game anyway.[3]
Professional career edit
2012 NFL Draft edit
The Chicago Bears chose Hardin in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft despite him missing the entire 2011 college football season with a shoulder ailment and having an extensive injury history during his career at Oregon State.[4][5] NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock called Hardin "a big, good-looking kid who will definitely play inside in Chicago."[6]
Chicago Bears edit
On May 15, the Bears signed Hardin to a 4-year contract, making him the last of the Bears draft picks to sign.[7] Hardin was also reunited with Stephen Paea. "If I had one word to describe him, it would be a beast," Hardin said. "He’s just strong as hell. When he was our d-tackle and I was playing corner, it was good knowing he was in there rushing the quarterback."[8]
On August 18, 2012, during a pre-season game against the Washington Redskins, Hardin left the 3rd quarter with a neck injury, and had to be carted off the field.[9] The injury came when he was tackling Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen, which caused him to lie on the field for 10 minutes.[10] His head was immobilized, but he showed mobility in his arms.[11] Hardin was later released from the hospital a day later.[12] Hardin was placed on injured reserve shortly later.[13]
In the 2013 preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns, Hardin broke his scapula, and was subsequently released on August 31.[14]
New York Jets edit
Hardin was signed by the New York Jets to a future/reserve contract on January 15, 2014.[15] Hardin was released on August 1.[16]
Personal life edit
In June 2012, Hardin graduated with a degree in business administration.[17]
References edit
- ^ "Bears pick Oregon State's Hardin". Chicagobears.com. April 27, 2012. Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Brandon Hardin, FS, Oregon State, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Bears pick Oregon State's Hardin". Chicagobears.com. April 27, 2012. Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "New Chicago Bear: Brandon Hardin, Round 3, No. 79". chicagotribune.com. April 27, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Brandon Hardin Draft Profile". Nfl.com. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "Bears ink their last unsigned draft pick". Chicagobears.com. May 15, 2012. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Rookie's father a big Walter Payton fan". Chicagobears.com. May 11, 2012. Archived from the original on June 18, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Bears' Brandon Hardin stretchered off the field | ProFootballTalk". Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. August 18, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ "Cutler, Marshall are building chemistry". Chicagobears.com. August 19, 2012. Archived from the original on August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Read Larry's Bears vs. Redskins blog". Chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ "Bears safety Brandon Hardin out of hospital". National Football Post. August 20, 2012. Archived from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Chicago Bears will place Brandon Hardin on injured reserve". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ Biggs, Brad (August 31, 2013). "Bears waive LB Thomas to reach roster limit". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ Jets Staff (January 15, 2014). "S Brandon Hardin Signs with Jets". New York Jets. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ^ Lange, Randy (August 1, 2014). "Jets Sign RB Smith, Release S Hardin". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 5, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ "Brandon Hardin Profile - OREGON STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Osubeavers.com. October 30, 1989. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Chicago Bears bio
- 2012 NFL Draft Profile