As I sit here and listen to the commentators talk about each draft pick, the way they talked about the Bills 219th pick, Daequan Hardy, you would have thought he was a third-round selection. Regardless, he brings a competitive edge and determination that Coach McDermott and the fans will love. He competes and battles, despite being somewhat undersized. He projects as a slot corner and will have the best slot corner in the league to learn from in Taron Johnson. He has a good chance of landing on the roster though as a special teamer and possible return guy.
What is Bills Mafia saying about Buffalo's latest corner addition and 219th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft?
Daequan Hardy is the second player the Bills have drafted that I think profiles as a special teams guy first.
— Bruce Nolan (@BruceExclusive) April 27, 2024
I think he can compete as a return guy and gunner right now.
As I said, looks to be a special teamer to start. Could develop into something more down the road.
Bills drafted a CB late = immediate stud.
— Dan Freddy (@BuffaloFreddy) April 27, 2024
This is accurate, the Bills have a solid track record of turning out terrific defensive backs in the later rounds.
The Manny Diaz/Sean McDermott pipeline strikes again with the #Bills selecting Daequan Hardy at pick 219. Harty started at Penn State this season in Diaz's defense.
— Ryan Talbot (@RyanTalbotBills) April 27, 2024
Good speed with a 4.38 40-yard dash.#BillsMafia
Love the sub-4.4 speed. Can't have too many fast corners on your roster.
Five years ago, without a Power Five offer and with less than a week remaining before Signing Day, Daequan Hardy planned to play college ball at Buffalo. Then Penn State swooped in with a late in-state scholarship offer...
— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) April 27, 2024
Now Hardy's underdog story leads to Buffalo after all. https://t.co/mEg5sbNxbR
Another great story of adversity and determination, culture guy in house.