Mecole Hardman hauls in bobble catch for 21-yard TD
The Denver Broncos learned what happens if you leave Mecole Hardman open.
In the first quarter of Thursday night’s Denver-Kansas City game, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes found Hardman on a crossing route for a 21-yard touchdown. The rookie out of Georgia briefly bobbled the ball, but securely hauled it in before heading for the end zone.
The #Chiefs Mecole Hardman gets a step on the #Broncos Will Parks on a crossing route for 6. pic.twitter.com/bUU5xjSRy5
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) October 18, 2019
In The Checkdown’s tweet, you can hear Dallas Cowboys great Troy Aikman talking about how Hardman has impressed him just a few games into the receiver’s NFL career.
Mahomes’ off-balance throws are better than the average person’s balanced throws 👀👀 @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/TpdN41B4y1
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 18, 2019
Unfortunately for Hardman and the rest of the Kansas City receivers, Mahomes was injured on a QB sneak and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. The Chiefs lead 20-6 in the second quarter.
Hardman, however, might not need Mahomes to make more highlight plays. He has already had one impressive punt return:
Mecole Hardman breakout game? 👀 pic.twitter.com/mlYtPpyL09
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 18, 2019
What I would give to have him here at UGA right now.
Amen brother!
Nauta and Hardman leaving early for the draft hurt the roster the most.