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Mecole Hardman

WR

#17

Experience: 6 years

Height: 5-10

Age: 26

Weight: 187 lbs

College: Georgia

2023 SEASON

  • REC
    15
  • YDS
    124
  • AVG
    8.27
  • TDS
    0
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Biography

  • Hardman enters his sixth NFL season with the Chiefs in 2024 after spending time with the Jets in 2023.
  • Signed with the New York Jets in 2023 before being traded in Week 6 of the 2023 season back to Kansas City.
  • Originally entered the NFL as the first of two second-round picks (56th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Career Highlights:

  • With six receiving touchdowns in his rookie season, tied Fred Arbanas, Stephone Paige and Tyreek Hill for the most receiving touchdowns by a rookie in franchise history.
  • In Week 17 vs. L.A. Chargers (12/29/19) scored a 104-yard kickoff return touchdown, the first return score of his career. His 104-yard kickoff return touchdown is the third-longest in Chiefs history and registered as the longest kickoff return of the 2019 season in the NFL.
  • Became the first rookie and the fourth player in NFL history with a 100+ yard kick return for a touchdown and an 80+ yard receiving touchdown in the same season.

Postseason Career Highlights:

  • Has been on the roster for all three of the club's Super Bowl wins in the past five years (IR for Super Bowl LVII).
  • Caught the game-winning touchdown pass from QB Patrick Mahomes in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII to secure the Chiefs back-to-back Super Bowl victories.
  • In the 2021 AFC Championship Game, Hardman scored his first-career postseason touchdown on a three-yard pass from QB Patrick Mahomes. He also recorded at 50-yard carry in the game, setting the franchise record for the longest run from scrimmage, breaking the previous record set by RB Priest Holmes (48 yards) vs. the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional round on January 11, 2004.
  • In the Wild Card game against the Steelers, Hardman returned three punts for 70 yards (23.3 avg.), setting a new single-game franchise record for punt return yards. With his 70 punt return yards, he now has 86 career postseason punt return yards, moving into first place in franchise history for most career punt return yards in postseason action. He recorded a long punt return of 48 yards and added a 21-yard return, ranking as the longest and the fifth-longest punt returns in team postseason history. His 23.3 yards per return average is now the highest single-game punt return average in postseason history for the club.
  • Recorded a 58-yard kickoff return in the AFC Divisional Round against Houston (1/12/20), the fourth-longest postseason kickoff return in Chiefs history.

Honors:

  • 2019 Mack Lee Hill Award winner.
  • 2019 AFC Pro Bowl selection.
  • 2019 AP All-Pro (second-team).
  • 2019 PFWA All-AFC.
  • 2019 PFWA All-Rookie Team.
  • 2019 Week 17 AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Transactions:

Re-signed with Kansas City (6/6/24) ... Traded to Kansas City from the New York Jets (10/18/2023) ... Signed with the New York Jets (3/22/2023) ... Originally entered the NFL as the first of two second-round picks (56th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Player Articles

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Five Things to Know About Second-Round Pick WR Mecole Hardman

The Chiefs picked Hardman with the No. 56 overall pick on Friday

Player Videos

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BACK-TO-BACK SUPER BOWL CHAMPS! Patrick Mahomes and Mecole Hardman Connect for Super Bowl LVIII Winning Touchdown Pass

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes takes the snap on a first-and-goal, rolls right and floats a short pass to the flat and a wide open wide receiver in Mecole Hardman who strolls into the end zone for the game-winning score to secure back-to-back Super Bowl wins for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Mecole Hardman Speaks to the Media | Super Bowl LVIII Press Conference

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman speaks with the media following the Chiefs win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58.
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Patrick Mahomes Unloads 52-Yard Teardrop Pass to Mecole Hardman

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shows off his arm strength with a deep shot down the field to Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman for a huge 52-yard completion to put the Chiefs in the red zone against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
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Mecole Hardman was Mic'd Up for Week 18 vs. Los Angels Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman had the Mic on during our Week 18 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
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Mecole Hardman Stiff-Arms Defender Out of the Way on 14-Yard Catch and Run

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman stiff-arms a defender out of his way on a 14-yard catch and run.
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Blaine Gabbert's 37-Yard Dime to Mecole Hardman Gets the Chiefs into the Red Zone

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Blaine Gabbert throws a 37-yard dime to wide receiver Mecole Hardman to get the Chiefs inside the Los Angeles Chargers' 5-yard line.
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Under The Helmet With WR Mecole Hardman | 2023 Kansas City Chiefs

Go under the helmet with returning Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and return man, Mecole Hardman. Hardman is ready to help the team win any way he can and is excited to be back with the team that drafted him.
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Welcome back, Mecole! Hardman's lightning-fast 50-yard punt return comes in crunch time

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman returns a punt for 50 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Mecole Hardman: "A lot of emotions, happy to be back" | Press Conference 10/19

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman speaks to the media after his return to the Kansas City Chiefs via a trade from the New York Jets.
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TOUCHDOWN: Mecole Hardman Catches, then Jukes His Way to ther Pylon

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman catches, then jukes his way to pylon for 7-yard TD.
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Mecole Hardman: "I think I got a good feel for it" | Week 7 Press Conference 

WR Mecole Hardman speaks with the media after the Chiefs Week 7 victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Mecole Hardman & JuJu Smith-Schuster React to Win | Chiefs vs. 49ers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Mecole Hardman, JuJu Smith-Schuster react to Chiefs Week 7 win vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
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Mecole Hardman's Best Plays from 3 Touchdown Game in Week 7 | Chiefs vs. 49ers

Watch all of the best plays made by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman from his 3-touchdown game in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season.
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TOUCHDOWN: Mecole Hardman Gets the HAT TRICK

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman scores his third touchdown of the game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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TOUCHDOWN: Mecole Hardman Hurdles into the End Zone

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman runs for a 25-yard touchdown.
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Patrick Mahomes' LASER BALL hits Mecole Hardman for big 18-yard gain

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws an 18-yard pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who holds on after taking a big hit.
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Patrick Mahomes' 26-yard Loft to Mecole Hardman Couldn't Be More Accurate

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a 26-yard completion to wide receiver Mecole Hardman.
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Patrick Mahomes Slings 36-yard Dime to Mecole Hardman on Third Down

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes slings a 36-yard dime to wide receiver Mecole Hardman on third down.
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Mecole Hardman: "Locking in getting back to the basics" | Press Conference 10/6

WR Mecole Hardman speaks with the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 5 Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Patrick Mahomes Slings 30-yard Pass to Mecole Hardman

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a 30-yard completion to wide receiver Mecole Hardman as running back Isiah Pacheco throws a key block.
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TOUCHDOWN: Mecole Hardman Jets Across Formation to Catch Patrick Mahomes' FIFTH TD of day

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman jets across the formation to catch quarterback Patrick Mahomes' FIFTH touchdown of the day.
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Mecole Hardman: "He's going to lead us and we're gonna look to him to lead." | Press Conference 8/6

Wide Receiver Mecole Hardman speaks with the media at Chiefs Training Camp
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Mecole Hardman: "Now I'm just trying to carry that momentum into this next season and build off that." | Press Conference 7/25

Wide Receiver Mecole Hardman speaks with the media at Chiefs Training Camp
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Mecole Hardman Talks Chiefs at 'GMFB' Breakfast Table

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman wakes up with "Good Morning Football."
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Mecole Hardman: "They know the standard that we have here" | Press Conference 6/14

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman speaks with the media following day one of mandatory minicamp

Recent Games

WK OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LOST
1 Bills W 22 - 16
2 @Cowboys L 10 - 30 1 6 6 6 0
3 Patriots L 10 - 15
4 Chiefs L 20 - 23
5 @Broncos W 31 - 21
6 Eagles W 20 - 14 0 0 0 0
7 Chargers W 31 - 17 1 6 6 6 0
8 @Broncos L 9 - 24 2 13 6.5 12 0 1 3 3 3 0 1 1
9 Dolphins W 21 - 14 3 10 3.3 10 0
11 Eagles L 17 - 21 2 12 6 7 0
17 Bengals W 25 - 17
18 @Chargers W 13 - 12 6 77 12.8 37 0

Career Stats

WRTE Career

SEASON TEAM G GS REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LOST
2019 Kansas City Chiefs 16 5 26 538 20.7 83 6 4 17 4.2 9 0 2 2
2020 Kansas City Chiefs 16 8 41 560 13.7 49 4 4 31 7.8 20 0 2 2
2021 Kansas City Chiefs 17 8 59 693 11.8 53 2 8 46 5.8 24 0 3 2
2022 Kansas City Chiefs 8 5 25 297 11.9 36 4 4 31 7.8 25 2 1 0
2023 New York Jets 5 0 1 6 6 6 0
2023 Kansas City Chiefs 6 2 14 118 8.4 37 0 1 3 3 3 0 1 1
TOTAL 68 28 166 2212 12.1 83 16 21 128 6.1 25 2 9 7
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