NY Jets Sign Safety Brandon Hardin To A Reserve/Future Contract

[JetNation]

Today the New York Jets signed Safety Brandon Hardin to a reserves/future contract. Hardin was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears with 16th pick in the third round of the 2012 draft.

The Jets have signed S Brandon Hardin to a Reserve/Futures Contract. Hardin is an Oregon State product.

— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) January 15, 2014

Hardin updated his twitter account today to let Jets fans know it was official:

Made it official. What’s up New York Jets?! @nyjets

— Brandon Hardin (@B_Hard35) January 15, 2014

Hardin was drafted despite suffering a shoulder injury and missing out his entire 2011 college football season at Oregon State. The Hawaii native is listed as 6’3″ 217 lbs and played some time at the cornerback position in college.

Hardin has a reputation of being a very physical player on defense but has been held back on playing time due to injuries he has suffered since being drafted. We will keep you updated on any future roster changes as news breaks.

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[77DRAFT]

Welcome to the NY Jets Brandon, good team to be a safety on, even I could start at safety for the Jets,

but I could start for most teams.

[HessStation]

Bold prediction, he not only makes the roster but starts a couple of games. If he stays healthy.

[Stonehands]

The best defenses today are able to cover the underneath receivers with fast linebackers.  Look at Carolina, San Fran, Seattle, they all do it.  Our outside linebackers are not good in space.  I have often wondered why you can't take a guy like Hardin who has a big frame and turn them into a 225 lb outside linebacker for passing downs.  Presumably, he would be big enough to have an effect on the odd running play or draw and still have a better ability to cover receivers.

[BroadwayJoe12]

Just a bit of information from last year. At one point, he was considered one of the top draft eligible safeties, especially after he came back form his injury to play in the East West shrine game. Always like these types of signings: low risk, high reward. If one of he and Dowling could make the roster, it'd be a coup. 

 

04/29/12 - COULD SURPRISE: Safety Brandon Hardin. At 6-3 and 220 pounds, he had the athleticism to play cornerback at Oregon State, but he projects to strong safety and has the toughness, size and tackling ability to thrive there. Had he not missed the entire 2011 season with a fractured shoulder, Hardin would have been a much hotter prospect, and the Bears are assured that he is 100 percent healthy. - The Sports Xchange

 

04/29/12 - A closer look at the Bears' picks: Round 3/79 - Brandon Hardin, S, 6-3, 220, Oregon State...Missed the 2011 season with a fractured shoulder that required season-ending surgery, although he returned to play in the East-West Shrine Game. Has been cleared medically by the Bears. Started 12 games at cornerback as a junior in 2010, but the Bears will play him at strong safety. High marks for physical, aggressive tackling. COULD SURPRISE: Safety Brandon Hardin. At 6-3 and 220 pounds, he had the athleticism to play cornerback at Oregon State, but he projects to strong safety and has the toughness, size and tackling ability to thrive there. Had he not missed the entire 2011 season with a fractured shoulder, Hardin would have been a much hotter prospect, and the Bears are assured that he is 100 percent healthy. - The Sports Xchange

 

04/29/12 - The Bears will play third-round pick Brandon Hardin at strong safety, which will necessitate a position switch from cornerback, but they believe his physical traits project well to the new spot. "It's concerning that we're moving him into a projection area," Emery said. "(But it's) not a concern because of his physical nature, his toughness. He will strike you. He's not afraid of contact. "Sometimes you worry a little bit about that with corners. They're kind of skill/finesse guys. What kind of tackler will they be if you move them to safety? I have no worry about this guy. He will come down in the box and strike people." - The Sports Xchange

[jetsrule128]

13 tackles in 6 preseason games with the bears.

[jetsrule128]

2012 preseason game 1 vs denver

1-10-CHI 44 (6:26) (Shotgun) 16-C.Hanie pass deep right to 82-C.Ingram to CHI 24 for 20 yards (35-B.Hardin).

2012 preseason game 2 vs washington

1-10-WAS 17 (14:37) #12 K. Cousins in at QB. 12-K.Cousins pass short middle to 82-L.Paulsen to WAS 36 for 19 yards (35-B.Hardin). CHI-35-B.Hardin was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.

2013 preseason game 1 vs carolina

1-10-CAR 24 (12:47) 36-A.Smith left end to CAR 37 for 13 yards (35-B.Hardin).

2013 preseason game 2 vs chargers-

1-10-CHI 29 (6:04) 30-M.Hill left guard to CHI 22 for 7 yards (46-T.Nelson; 35-B.Hardin).

2-5-SD 48 (14:01) 20-E.Baker right end to 50 for 2 yards (59-P.Trahan; 35-B.Hardin).

2013 preseason game 3 vs raiders

2-6-OAK 16 (9:02) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 87-T.Session to OAK 38 for 22 yards (35-B.Hardin).

1-10-OAK 48 (7:44) 14-M.McGloin pass deep middle to 87-T.Session to CHI 31 for 21 yards (35-B.Hardin).

2013 preseason game 4 vs browns

1-10-CLE 16 (14:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon pushed ob at CHI 39 for 45 yards (35-B.Hardin)

1-10-CLE 41 (:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 11-D.Nelson pushed ob at CHI 38 for 21 yards (35-B.Hardin).

2-8-CHI 36 (:47) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 47-B.Smelley to CHI 15 for 21 yards (35-B.Hardin).

2-10-CLE 24 (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 9-T.Gurley to CLE 43 for 19 yards (35-B.Hardin).

2-8-CLE 45 (9:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 86-M.Edwards to CLE 48 for 3 yards (35-B.Hardin).

1-10-CLE 43 (9:50) 36-J.Cook left guard to CLE 45 for 2 yards (35-B.Hardin; 78D-C.Washington).