Two-time Super Bowl champion and return specialist who landed in Buffalo late in the 2025 season.
Mecole Hardman made his name as a speed weapon and returner during his run with Kansas City, where he won two Super Bowls. The Georgia product joined Buffalo midway through the 2025 season and made an impact in the playoffs. He re-signed with the Bills on a reserve/futures deal in January 2026.
Path to the league
Hardman played at Georgia from 2016 to 2018, totaling 60 receptions for 961 yards and 11 touchdowns while doubling as a dangerous return man. Kansas City drafted him in the second round in 2019. He spent most of his career with the Chiefs, winning Super Bowls LIV and LVIII.
Career highlights
Two-time Super Bowl champion with Kansas City. Caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII. Built his value on return ability and downfield speed throughout his time with the Chiefs.
2025 season
Hardman signed with Buffalo's practice squad in November 2025 and was elevated to the active roster for a Week 11 game, per reporting on his transactions. A calf injury during a return landed him on injured reserve, but he returned for the playoffs and caught a 4-yard touchdown from Josh Allen in the Divisional Round against Denver. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bills in January 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Mecole Hardman
- ESPN: Mecole Hardman Jr. player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
2 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | bills | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | chiefs | 12 | 12 | 90 | 7.5 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | jets | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | chiefs | 6 | 14 | 118 | 8.4 | 0 | 37 |
| 2023 | 2023 Totals | 11 | 15 | 124 | 8.3 | 0 | 37 |
| 2022 | chiefs | 8 | 25 | 297 | 11.9 | 4 | 36 |
| 2021 | chiefs | 17 | 59 | 693 | 11.7 | 2 | 53 |
| 2020 | chiefs | 16 | 41 | 560 | 13.7 | 4 | 49 |
| 2019 | chiefs | 16 | 26 | 538 | 20.7 | 6 | 83 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | chiefs | 12 | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 1 | 20 |
| 2023 | chiefs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | chiefs | 8 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 2 | 25 |
| 2021 | chiefs | 17 | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | chiefs | 16 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 | chiefs | 16 | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Georgia
- Hometown
- Bowman, GA, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
