History of Mecole Hardman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 15, 2025

Mecole Hardman is a professional American football wide receiver and return specialist currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He played college football at Georgia before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Hardman has won three Super Bowls (LIV, LVII, LVIII) with the Chiefs, notably scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII. He briefly played for the New York Jets before returning to the Chiefs.

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March 12, 1998: Carey Mecole Hardman Born

On March 12, 1998, Carey Mecole Hardman, who would become a professional football wide receiver, was born.

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2016: College Football Career Begins

In 2016, Mecole Hardman began his college football career at the University of Georgia.

2018: Final Season at Georgia

2018 marked Mecole Hardman's final season playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.

2019: Enters NFL Draft

After his junior season, Mecole Hardman decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2019 NFL draft.

2019: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs

In 2019, Mecole Hardman was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the NFL draft.

2019: Drafted into the NFL

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

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.

September 2021: Began Relationship with Chariah Gordon

In September 2021, Mecole Hardman began dating Chariah Gordon, who is the founder and owner of The Glo Collection.

2021: Played Full Season and Postseason Touchdowns

During the 2021 season, Mecole Hardman played in all 17 games and recorded significant statistics. He also scored touchdowns in both the Divisional Round and the AFC Championship during the postseason.

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 of 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, the day of Super Bowl LVII, Mecole Hardman and Chariah Gordon welcomed their first child, a son named Three.

March 23, 2023: Signed with New York Jets

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

October 18, 2023: Traded Back to Kansas City Chiefs

On October 18, 2023, the New York Jets traded Mecole Hardman back to the Kansas City Chiefs.

June 7, 2024: Signed Contract with Kansas City Chiefs

On June 7, 2024, Mecole Hardman returned to the Chiefs, signing a one-year, $1.125 million contract.

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 Chariah Gordon welcomed a baby girl to their family.

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".

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January 22, 2025: Ruled Out for Remainder of Season

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