Hardee committed to Illinois as a three-star prospect out of Cleveland, Ohio where he racked up a total of 841 yards receiving throughout his entire career.[1]
Hardee finished the season making 10 combined tackles in 14 regular-season games and 2 post-season games.
2018
In Week 4 against the New York Giants, in the first quarter on a fourth down, quarterback Taysom Hill threw a 10 yard pass to Hardee, where he made his first NFL career reception. This gave his team a first down in a drive ending in a field goal, in a Saints win. In Week 5, against the Washington Redskins, Hardee caught his first NFL career interception, a short pass thrown by quarterback Alex Smith that was returned for 77 yards.[9] This play ended at Washington's 4-yard line, setting up a quick drive for a Saints touchdown. He also made 2 pass deflections in the Saints' 43-19 win.
He finished the season playing in all 16 regular-season games and 2 post-season games, making 20 combined tackles, 1 reception, 2 passes deflected and 1 interception.[10]
2019
Hardee played in all 16 regular-season games and the Saints' single postseason game, making a combined 11 tackles.[11]
2020
On March 23, 2020, Hardee re-signed with the Saints.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 6 with a groin injury.[13] He was activated on December 12.[14] He finished the season participating in 10 regular-season games and 2 post-season games, making 8 combined tackles.
New York Jets
2021
Hardee signed a three-year, $5.25 million contract with the New York Jets on March 18, 2021.[15][16] He played in 16 regular-season games, making 12 combined tackles.
2022
In Week 4, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hardee forced a fumble on return specialistGunner Olszewski in a Steelers' punt return at the start of the third quarter, which was recovered by James Pierre.[17] The Jets went on to win that game 24–20. He finished the season with 14 combined tackles and 1 forced fumble within 17 regular-season games.[18]
2023
On October 14, 2023, Hardee was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[19] He was activated on December 2.[20]