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Miami Dolphins: 15 Playoff Players to target

By Pablo Rosero

Oct 10, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs with the ball during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs with the ball during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) greets fans while leaving the field after the win over the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) greets fans while leaving the field after the win over the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman

Similar to Boyd and Valdez-Scantling, Hardman would fill a void for the Miami Dolphins that they were missing this season. The biggest issue with Hardman is that he dealt with his own serious of inconsistency this past season, and really for his career.

The former second-round pick out of Georgia has a career yards per catch average of 14.2 including a rookie season that had an average yards per catch of 20.7. Unlike Valdez-Scantling, Hardman had 59 catches on the season and nearly 700 yards on the season.

Hardman’s main weapon is his speed, something the Kansas City Chiefs already have with Tyreek Hill. He saw his highest target and reception total this season, but it was a result of Hill and Travis Kelce missing games with injuries or with COVID.

In the Chiefs’ dominant win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round, Hardman had 4 catches for 43 yards off 4 targets. Hardman also returned 3 punts for 70 yards.

The Dolphins could use Hardman as both a wideout and as a dangerous returner. However, he will have a year left on his deal before he’s a free agent so Miami would have to deal for him.

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