Daniel

Hardy

A former seventh-round pick from the 2022 draft class, Hardy has played on 853 special teams snaps since entering the league and was named as a Pro Bowl alternate last season. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Hardy can earn up to $6 million on his new contract, which will keep him with the team through 2027.

Hardy in 2021 was a first-team All Big Sky player, starting all 15 games for Montana State and recording 24.5 tackles-for-loss -- the third-most in MSU history -- and16.5 sacks, the fourth most in school history. He blew away scouts at his pro day, running a 4.57 40-yard dash. Hardy should have a shot to crack the Rams lineup as a special teams player in 2022.