How many times have you seen a top prospect flame out or miss expectations in college?
It happens a lot. Judging talent isn’t as easy as it may seem. Sometimes, players fall through the cracks and prove their worth another way.
CollegeFootballNetwork.com published a list of the top 10 walk-ons in college football who then became stars. They have former East Carolina star Justin Hardy in that list.
Hardy came out of West Craven High School and had to earn his spot on the Pirates’ roster. Once he did, he became a big-time player. He played in the NFL, most notably with the Atlanta Falcons, and is currently a star with the Ottawa Red Blacks in the CFL.
The website writes in part, “Justin Hardy’s rise from walk-on to record-breaker at East Carolina is one of grit. Starting without a scholarship, Hardy’s hard work ethic saw him establish the FBS career receptions record with 355.”
Click here to read more about Hardy, where he’s ranked, and the others who made the list.
Photo credit: Justin Hardy at ECU (AP photo)
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