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James Hardy

WR

James Hardy came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (41st overall) in 2008, drafted out of Indiana. He last played in 2009 with BUF, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. Size is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10 catches for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 220#

College

Indiana

Draft

Rd 2, 41st overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2009

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43.4

39th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22-0.66
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed59▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst36▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility58▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size95▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability18▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share47▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009BUF46119
2008BUF43.469872

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, James Hardy has played in 7 regular-season games, all with BUF.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with BUF: 87 yards and 2 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away5
9
1.8/g
87
17/g
2
In division2
4
2.0/g
40
20/g
1
Out of division4
5
1.3/g
47
12/g
1
In wins2
2
1.0/g
12
6/g
1
In losses4
7
1.8/g
75
19/g
1
On grass3
7
2.3/g
66
22/g
1
On turf3
2
0.7/g
21
7/g
1
Indoors2
3
1.5/g
35
18/g
0
Outdoors4
6
1.5/g
52
13/g
2

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2JAX2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD44.2
Week 4LAR—35.8
Week 5ARI3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 8MIA2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 10NE2 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD44.7
Week 13SF—39.7

James Hardy — common questions

What position does James Hardy play?
James Hardy is listed as a WR.
Which teams has James Hardy played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Hardy has played for BUF (2008–2009).
Where did James Hardy go to college?
James Hardy played college football at Indiana.
When was James Hardy drafted?
James Hardy was selected in round 2, 41st overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Hardy scored?
James Hardy has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is James Hardy's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Hardy rated 46.0 for 2009, the 51st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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