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Aug 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (16) protects the ball from linebacker Nate Stupar (54) on the field during training camp at the Flowery Branch Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Hardy: Falcons 4th Round Pick
Coming out of Eastern Carolina University, Justin Hardy was one of those mysterious names in the draft. He has the speed and route running expertise to excel, but his size (5’10) is a big knock. With Roddy White in and out of the lineup on a weekly basis, seeing if Hardy can contribute on the right side is a big factor in how the Falcons will succeed in the future.
Tyler Lockett was the most productive WR/KR coming out of this draft class. Justin Hardy was number 2. I'd take Hardy over next 5 yrs.
— Ryan Riddle (@Ryan_Riddle) August 21, 2015
Big praise for a little guy.
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