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 Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
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 Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs 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.
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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 Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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