Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Daequan Hardy
Steelers· #31

DaequanHardy

Cornerback

  • 5'9"
  • 178 lbs
  • Age 25
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Tackles
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Sacks
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Int
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Pass Def
2026 SeasonNo games yet

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
5'9"
Weight
178 lbs
Age
25
Born
June 13, 2001 · Pittsburgh, PA
College
Penn State
Experience
1st Season

Contract Details

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$515KTotal Value
1YearDuration
$515KAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$515K2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Draft Year
Round 6Round
Pick 219Overall
Penn StateCollegeBUFDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
—Tackles
—Solo
—Assisted
—Sacks
—Stuffs
—Forced Fum
—Int
—Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
No regular-season games on file
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Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Hardy is now set to remain with the Steelers despite having previously been waived with an injury designation. As the 24-year-old will be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign, he will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 season.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
No games played this season

Latest News

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Injury Status

Injured ReserveUndisclosed

Hardy (undisclosed) reverted to Pittsburgh's injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.