Ex-Vols Hardesty impresses NFL scouts with combine numbers

Among running backs, the 6-foot, 225-pound Hardesty was first in the vertical and broad jump, third in the cone run, 20-yard and 60-yard shuttle and sixth in the 40-yard dash (4.49 seconds).
“All my personal goals that I had set for myself, I pretty much surpassed them,” said Hardesty, who lamented that his 40 time wasn’t a bit faster but was pleased with his above average broad jump.
“I had some good drills, showing them that I was explosive,” he said.
Even though the 40 time rated lower than his other performances, it may be the one that proved most to NFL scouts, who were concerned about his speed. Pass-catching drills also were a plus.
“I wanted to show that I could run with the smaller backs and that I also have great hands out of the backfield,” Hardesty said.
Despite a deep draft for running backs, NFL draft analyst Michael Lombardi of The National Football Post said Hardesty stood out.
“Ultimately, he’s alerted people that he’s a really talented player,” Lombardi said. “He can put his foot in the ground. He can make moves. He can burst off of cuts.”
Lombardi said Hardesty has proven he’s a “three-play back,” that he can pass protect, catch the ball and run.

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