Providing an electric presence as a return man with a developing skill set as a nuisance slot cornerback, Daequan Hardy would fill two areas of need for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Let’s make this clear on the latter part of that description: The Penn State defender is already a pesterer as a nickel corner. But his 5-foot-9 and 179-pound frame results in the developing skillset as he makes the leap from the collegiate game to pro level.
Hardy has the potential and collegiate production to put a smile on both Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’ and special teams coordinator Tom McMahon’s faces.