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Cody Hardy
Returning to NC State for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Cody Hardy
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
NC State
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025NC State8-5HC: Dave Doeren · Balanced
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NC State | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 2 | -- |
| Career | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 2 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
NC State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · NC State
Returning around him
- 95% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 2 NC State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
NC State · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #45 · 2026 recruiting class #49
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #723
Peaked at #723 this season.