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Mecole Hardman - Fantasy Points Outlook

Basic StatsMecole Hardman's Basic Stats

Mecole Hardman
ADP: 22.8
Bye: 7
Experience: 4 Yr(s)
Age: 25.5
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 187
40 Time: 4.33
Speed Score: 102.00
SPARQx (Rank): 117.80 (85%)
Burst Score (Rank): 121.60 (52%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.00 (76%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 10.07 (57%)

Mecole Hardman's Weekly Outlook

Week 3 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
0.9 11.1 0.1 1.9
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
1.3 14.3 0.1 2.2

Mecole Hardman's 2023 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#94 Wide Receiver

46.5 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
22.8 30.9 321.6 2.1 0.8 1

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsMecole Hardman's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Hardman failed to deliver on his Round 2 draft capital in Kansas City – even in 2022 with WR Tyreek Hill gone.

Landing with QB Aaron Rodgers keeps Hardman’s deep-league value afloat. But he’s likely ticketed for the No. 3 or 4 role in the offense.

The 25-year-old is primarily a best ball flier.

What We Learned Last Year
  • In a contract year in Kansas City, Hardman posted a 25-297-3 receiving line in eight games. He added two rushing scores.
    • The bulk of his fantasy production came in a Week 7 win over San Francisco: 4 catches, 32 yards 1 score, plus 2 rushes, 28 yards, and 2 additional scores.
  • Despite playing without WR Tyreek Hill, Hardman remained a role player. He topped six targets only once in nine appearances (including playoffs).
  • Hardman missed seven games with a groin injury that required February surgery.
    • This marked his first missed action in the NFL.
What to Expect in 2023
  • The Jets signed Hardman to a one-year deal with a relatively low $3 million guaranteed.
  • ESPN’s Rich Cimini said the Jets believe he has “untapped ability on intermediate routes.”
    • An expanded route tree wasn’t something we saw in Kansas City.
  • Hardman will compete with Corey Davis for the No. 3 role behind target hog Garrett Wilson and former Packer Allen Lazard.
  • Hardman will play under new OC Nathaniel Hackett, who spent three years with new Jet Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.
  • Rodgers’ play dipped last year following back-to-back MVPs.
    • Rodgers did play through an early-season thumb fracture.
    • Our belief is that he’ll rebound in New York with a better supporting cast.

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The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt believes WR Randall Cobb will "likely start in Week 1." The scenario would have Cobb in the slot between Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard -- and leave Mecole Hardman as the No. 4 WR. We'd still rather take a shot on Hardman than Cobb at the end of fantasy drafts, but neither guy is an appealing pick.

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Jets WR Corey Davis shared his thoughts following an offseason of trade/cut rumors. “All of that was out of my control,” Davis said. “It was kind of a long offseason. There was a point where there was uncertainty. Obviously, with all the moves going on, it’s hard not to think that. It’s still a business, but I’m happy to be here. Happy they kept me.” New York added WRs Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. But HC Robert Saleh said all offseason that the team intended to keep Davis. The 28-year-old is under contract for one more season, and he’s essentially free in current fantasy drafts.

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The Jets have agreed to a one-year deal with WR Mecole Hardman, worth up to $6.5 million. Hardman missed the final nine regular-season games last year, as well as the playoff opener. He returned for limited use in the conference-title game but then missed the Super Bowl. He'll have a tough time climbing higher than fourth among Jets WRs, behind Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, and Elijah Moore. WR Corey Davis also remains on the roster, though he has been rumored to be a candidate for trade or cut. It seems telling that the Chiefs didn't bother keeping Hardman around at such low contract terms. Don't bother mixing him into your best ball draft plans as anything more than an end-of-draft flier.

Update: Right after the Hardman deal's announcement came the Jets trading WR Elijah Moore to Cleveland. That obviously creates more room for Hardman, though we'll see what other moves are coming. We'll also see about Hardman's recovery from Feb. 21 pelvic surgery.

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Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Chiefs are “bracing to lose” WR Mecole Hardman in free agency. Hardman, who underwent groin surgery in February, appeared in only 8 games this past season. 30% of his fantasy production came in one game (Week 7, at San Francisco). According to Fowler, the Chiefs will “attempt” to re-sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster. Even if the 26-year-old returns, we expect Kansas City to add WR talent this offseason.

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Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman underwent groin surgery on February 21, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. Hardman suffered this injury in Week 9 in early November, finally returned for the AFC Championship in late January but played just 15 snaps and then missed the Super Bowl. Assuming this is a standard sports-hernia type surgery, Hardman should be ready in plenty of time for training camp. He's set to hit free agency in March for the first time.

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Mecole Hardman, WR NYJ
Dynasty MVP 28.3
Position Rank #113 WR
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Dynasty Write-up
After an underwhelming stint in Kansas City, Hardman signed a one-year deal with the Jets worth ~$4 million guaranteed. He projects as a role player/gadget guy for new QB Aaron Rodgers.
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