Wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., a valued member of two Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs teams, is set to make a return to Kansas City following a trade with the New York Jets, as revealed by sources close to the situation, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In this trade deal, the Chiefs are parting with a 2025 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Mecole Hardman and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick, sources have disclosed.
Net worth
Mecole Hardman Jr. has a net worth of 5.18 million dollars.
Age
He is 25 years old.
Stats
Mecole Hardman, originally drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of 2019, made a notable impact during his rookie season, scoring seven touchdowns, including one from a kickoff return, and averaging 20.7 yards per catch. In 2021, he achieved career highs with 59 receptions and 693 receiving yards. Unfortunately, his production waned last season due to injuries, causing him to miss eight games.
Contract
The New York Jets secured Mecole Hardman on a one-year contract worth $4 million during the offseason. However, his role within the team this season has been remarkably limited, with only 28 offensive snaps and a solitary reception to his name. The rise of Xavier Gipson, who had previously gained notoriety through his appearances on “Hard Knocks,” has rendered Hardman dispensable. Gipson has made a significant impact both as a kick returner and as a receiver, marking a pivotal shift in the Jets’ roster dynamics.
Career
Mecole Hardman’s NFL career, which began with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019, has been characterized by his versatility as a wide receiver and a return specialist. Throughout his time in the league, he established himself as a dynamic and speed-driven player. As a wide receiver, Hardman contributed significantly, amassing 60 receptions for 961 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns. Beyond his role in the passing game, he excelled as a return specialist, fielding 39 punt returns for a total of 592 yards and one electrifying touchdown. Additionally, he handled 35 kickoff returns, covering an impressive 875 yards.
