#89
Nick Hardy
Returning to Michigan State for 2026
Birmingham, Mich. → Groves
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 69% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 Michigan State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (28 in / 46 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #38 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
2025 SEASON: Redshirted . . . did not see game action . . . named one of MSU's Scout Team Players of the Week vs. Nebraska. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Hauled in 18 catches for 416 yards and four touchdowns his senior season in 2024 . . . helped Groves to a 12-1 record and the MHSAA Division 2...
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