Bucs fans should watch RB prospect Ahmad Hardy ahead of 2027 draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is gaining attention from draft analysts as a potential top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Following a standout season in 2025 with 1,648 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, Hardy’s future remains uncertain after suffering a gunshot wound in May, which required surgery. Analysts believe if he recovers fully, he could solidify his status as the leading running back in the draft. Hardy's performance last season included impressive statistics, such as forcing 97 missed tackles and earning a 92.5 rushing grade. As the Buccaneers prepare for the 2026 season, Hardy is a key prospect to monitor.
- •Hardy rushed for 1,648 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025.
- •He was shot in May and is currently recovering from surgery.
- •Draft analysts highlight him as a leading RB prospect for 2027.
- •Hardy demonstrated strong playmaking abilities in college, forcing 97 missed tackles.
- •Bucs currently have Bucky Irving leading their backfield.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Who is a RB prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft that Bucs fans should watch
"One ESPN draft analyst believes Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has the talent to become the first runner selected in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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