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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born: | August 16, 1970 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Redeemer (New Orleans) | ||||
| College: | Northwestern State (1989–1992) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48 | ||||
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Adrian Paul Hardy, born on August 16, 1970, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). Adrian Hardy played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals. He was chosen by the 49ers in the 1993 NFL draft. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Northwestern State Demons.
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Adrian Hardy's Early Life
Adrian Paul Hardy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 16, 1970. He went to Redeemer High School in New Orleans.
College Football Career
Adrian Hardy played college football for the Northwestern State Demons. He was a key player for four years, from 1989 to 1992. He was named a first-team All-Southland Conference player in both 1991 and 1992. In 1992, he was also recognized as an All-American. During his college career, Hardy was very good at blocking kicks, stopping ten of them. After his final season, he played in the Hula Bowl, a special game for top college players. In 2014, Adrian Hardy was honored by being added to his school's N-Club Hall of Fame.
Playing in the NFL
Joining the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers picked Adrian Hardy in the 1993 NFL draft. He was the 48th player chosen overall in the second round. Hardy officially signed with the team on July 12, 1993. In his first year, 1993, he played in ten games for the 49ers. He appeared in two games in 1994 before the 49ers decided to let him go on September 15, 1994.
Time with the Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals quickly picked up Adrian Hardy on September 16, 1994. He played in 14 games for the Bengals during the 1994 season. He returned eight kicks for 185 yards and also recovered one fumble. The Bengals let him go on August 27, 1995. However, they signed him again on September 25, 1995. He then played in ten more games for them during the 1995 season. Adrian Hardy was released by the Bengals on March 22, 1996.
