James W. Hardy, III is an American football wide receiver formerly of the Baltimore Ravens. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft and played college football at Indiana University. Hardy attended Elmhurst High School, where he played football and basketball. As a senior, he posted 34 catches for 710 yards and 10 touchdowns and was a Class 4A all-state selection by the Indiana Football Coaches Association. As a basketball player, he was runner-up in the Mr. Basketball voting and an Indiana All-Star. He ranks high on the list for the city scoring record... for Fort Wayne, with over 2,000 points during his four years at Elmhurst. Hardy led Elmhurst to a state championship appearance his senior. However, Elmhurst was defeated by Bishop Chatard High School from Indianapolis. Hardy was also a two-time winner of the Tiffany Gooden award. Hardy redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. As a redshirt freshman in 2005, he posted 61 catches for 893 yards and 10 touchdowns. His play earned him a Freshman All-America selection.
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| Birthdate: | December 24, 1985 |
| Birthplace: | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 6' 6" |
| Weight: | 217 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Wide receiver |
| Education: | Indiana University |
| Also known as: | James Willis Hardy, James W. Hardy, III |