History of Mecole Hardman in Timeline

Mecole Hardman Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver and return specialist currently playing for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Georgia before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Hardman is a three-time Super Bowl champion, winning Super Bowl LIV, LVII, and LVIII with the Chiefs. Notably, he scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII. He also briefly played for the New York Jets.

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March 12, 1998: Carey Mecole Hardman Jr. Born

Carey Mecole Hardman Jr. was born on March 12, 1998.

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2019: Hardman Enters the NFL Draft

In 2019, Mecole Hardman decided to forgo his senior year at Georgia and enter the NFL draft.

2019: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs

In 2019, Mecole Hardman was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round, as the 56th overall pick.

November 11, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List

On November 11, 2020, Mecole Hardman was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for COVID-19.

November 17, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 17, 2022, Mecole Hardman was placed on injured reserve after suffering an abdomen injury in Week 9.

January 4, 2023: Activated off Injured Reserve

On January 4, 2023, Mecole Hardman was activated off of injured reserve.

February 12, 2023: Birth of First Child

On February 12, 2023, Mecole Hardman and his fiancée welcomed their first child, Three, on the day of Super Bowl LVII.

March 23, 2023: Signed with the New York Jets

On March 23, 2023, Mecole Hardman signed with the New York Jets.

October 18, 2023: Traded Back to the Chiefs

On October 18, 2023, the Jets traded Mecole Hardman back to the Chiefs.

June 7, 2024: Signed with the Chiefs

On June 7, 2024, Mecole Hardman signed a one-year contract to return to the Chiefs.

December 7, 2024: Placed on Injured Reserve

On December 7, 2024, Mecole Hardman was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

2024: Welcomed a Baby Girl

In 2024, Mecole Hardman and his fiancee welcomed a baby girl.

2024: Guest Cameo in Hallmark Film

In 2024, Mecole Hardman made a guest cameo as himself on the Hallmark Channel original film, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story".

January 22, 2025: Ruled out for Remainder of Season

On January 22, 2025, it was announced that Mecole Hardman would not return from injured reserve due to his knee injury and would miss the remainder of the season.