2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
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Ahmad Hardy, a running back from Missouri, has become a subject of NFL scouts' attention ahead of the 2027 draft. The scouting report evaluates his athleticism, skill set, and potential fit at the professional level during the offseason evaluation period when scouts assess college talent across the country. Hardy's performance, measurables, and game film are examined to project his draft viability. As part of Yahoo Sports' ongoing summer scouting series, the analysis provides early professional assessment of his strengths and areas for development before formal draft preparation accelerates.
Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
Arkansas
Miss State
Background Info
Listed at 5-10/206lbs.
3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
Transferred to Missouri from Louisiana-Monroe
All-State selection in High School
Sun Belt Freshman of the Year in 2024
First-Team All-Sun Belt in 2024
SEC Newcomer of the Year in 2025
First-Team All-SEC in 2025
Consensus All-American in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
493 Carries
3,000 Rushing yards
6.1 Yards per carry
14 Receptions
94 Receiving yards
Received 60% of the carries out of the backfield in 2025
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
4.43 Yards per carry after contact
190 Missed tackles forced
Strengths
Homerun ability as a runner
Footwork is smooth
Very elusive in space and between tackles
Potential is there for pass work in the right offense
Deadly duo of vision and patience
Player Summary
Ahmad Hardy is easily one of the more talented running backs in the 2026 college football season and the 2027 NFL Draft if he declares. He is a home run threat waiting to happen due to his vision and patience as a runner. He fits between the tackles very well, and once he gets to that second level, he shows the ability to make defenders miss in space. He is a lot of fun to watch in that last aspect, especially because his footwork and body control also get time to shine.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Missouri's Ahmad Hardy