2019 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting the first round after Week 5

Mecole Hardman Jr. has returned from a breakout sophomore season and has become Georgia’s consummate speed man. After finishing last year averaging 16.7 yards per catch and totaling six total touchdowns (two in the run game), Hardman has become Jake Fromm’s go-to deep threat.

Hardman already has four receiving touchdowns in 2018 and is averaging 17.6 yards per catch. He has also become the Bulldog’s punt returner averaging 29.5 yards per return and already has one return for a touchdown this year. Also a member of Georgia’s track and field team, Hardman often makes defenders miss by simply running by them on the outside.

A dynamic player, we can expect him to put up impressive numbers at the combine if he decides to go pro after this year. With players like Georgia alum Todd Gurley, Hardman fits right into an already talented Rams offense.

That much speed on the field, combined with a third-year Jared Goff would be a nightmare for defenses, making the Rams even more deadly. The Los Angeles Rams don’t need help on defense, so why not take a receiver who can fill a role that Tavon Austin did for so many years.