James Hardy Autographs
James Hardy was born on December 16, 1985, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a standout wide receiver in high school, earning first-team all-state honors in football and basketball. His athleticism and ability to make plays didn't go unnoticed, and he was heavily recruited by major college football programs. He ultimately chose to attend Indiana University, where he played for the Hoosiers from 2005 to 2007.
Hardy's college football career was extremely successful, and he made history during his junior year by setting the Indiana school record for single-season receiving yards and touchdowns. He was also a first-team All-Big Ten selection that year. These accomplishments earned him widespread recognition as one of the top wide receivers in college football, and he was widely expected to be a high draft pick in the NFL.
In 2008, Hardy was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the NFL draft. He spent two seasons with the team, recording 10 catches for 96 yards and scoring two touchdowns. However, injuries derailed his career, and he was waived by the team in 2010. Hardy briefly played for the Baltimore Ravens, but he was released the following year. Despite the abrupt end to his NFL career, James Hardy will always be remembered as one of college football's legendary wide receivers.
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Current items with a signature of James Hardy
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The most expensive item with a signature of James Hardy (2008 Topps Letterman James Hardy Autographed Booklet Patch Card 34/46) was sold in April 2026 for $250.00 while the cheapest item (2008 TOPPS ROOKIE PROGRESSION JAMES HARDY AUTOGRAPH AUTO) found a new owner for $0.74 in December 2023. The month with the most items sold (14) was September 2025 with an average selling price of $6.98 for an autographed item of James Hardy. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2009 with $50.01 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was February 2010. In average, an autographed item from James Hardy is worth $6.98.
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Latest News about James Hardy
Daequan Hardy picks up late Penn State scholarship offer; what’s it mean? (02/05/2019): The Penn Hills corner was the PIAA's Class 5A player of the year. 
James Hardy scores 50 (03/20/2015): It had to be memorable. It had to be special. So James Harden made an extraordinary night unforgettable. Promote to Mobile 0 read more Ex-NFL Player James Hardy -- Committed to Mental Facility ... After Cop Attack A (11/08/2014): Ex-NFL player James Hardy III -- a 2nd round draft pick in 2008 -- has been committed to a state mental institution ... 6 months after he was arrested for attacking 3 cops ... TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story ... Hardy was taken into… Permalink Ex-NFL Player James Hardy -- LOCKED UP AGAIN ... After Alleged Cop Attack (05/22/2014): Ex-NFL wide receiver James Hardy -- a former 2nd round draft pick -- has turned himself in to authorities stemming from an incident where he allegedly attacked and injured multiple police officers ... TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story… Ex-NFL star James Hardy arrested after confrontation with LAPD (05/05/2014): Former NFL player James Hardy was arrested for allegedly resisting arrest after a violent confrontation with police that left two LAPD officers injured, authorities said Monday.
Older News Stories about James Hardy
Ex-IU standout James Hardy and #8211; from NFL to model (04/2013): BLOOMINGTON -- James Hardy as model and actor. Can you grasp that concept? Can you see this 6-6 former Indiana University and Elmhurst High School standout hitting a magazine cover and then a movie theater near you? LB John-Kevin Dolce Returns, WR James Hardy Acquired (01/2013): TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm is pleased to announce the return of linebacker John-Kevin Dolce and the acquisition of wide receiver James Hardy.
