Before WKU: Hardy spent five seasons at Grambling State prior to transferring to WKU. He appeared in 35 games along the defensive line for the Tigers over his career, tallying 75 tackles, with 10.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and a pair of fumble recoveries. His most productive season at Grambling State came in his final season with the program in 2024, when he tallied 42 tackles, five tackles for loss and a sack, as well as a forced fumble and fumble recovery. The year prior, he had 23 tackles in 11 games, with 2.5 for loss and 0.5 sacks, plus a fumble recovery. During his first season with the program in 2021, he had three tackles for loss and a sack. Hardy was named to the 2024 All-SWAC Second Team.
HS/Misc.: Hardy prepped at Islands High School in Georgia.
