CLE • CB • #26
Harden (5'10/195) didn’t have a recruiting profile and instead had to grind his way up the South Dakota depth chart to rise above his FCS competition and earn his way into NFL consideration. He was marred by injuries early in his collegiate career, appearing in just 16 games over his first three years, but managed to stay healthy for the full 13-game season at South Dakota in 2023. A smooth mover who makes easy transitions, he has a bend-but-don’t-break approach to coverage, giving up receptions on 30-of-45 targets for a 67% completion rate with a season-long reception of only 27 yards. Harden attacks the ball carrier and wraps up well if he gets his hands on you, posting a well above-average 9.2% missed tackle rate. A wildly productive player who earned Second Team All-American recognition in the FCS, Harden’s 1.52s 10-yard split (90th%), 3.98s shuttle (97th% and 6.88s 3-Cone combine for a strong 8.30 RAS. Slightly undersized but makes up for it in his quickness and physicality, Harden will vie for a nickel/slot role in 2024.
9 months ago
April 27, 2024 10:13 PM
