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Georgia Football: What to do with Mecole Hardman

By Alistair Penny

Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs red team wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) is tackled by black team defenders Deangelo Gibbs (8) defensive back Jarvis Wilson (19) and defensive back Tim Hill (29) during the second half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Red defeated Black 25-22. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs red team wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) is tackled by black team defenders Deangelo Gibbs (8) defensive back Jarvis Wilson (19) and defensive back Tim Hill (29) during the second half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Red defeated Black 25-22. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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After an impressive showing at wide receiver this spring game, the Georgia Football team has a difficult decision to make with the former 5-star athlete.

Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs red team wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) is tackled by black team defenders Deangelo Gibbs (8) defensive back Jarvis Wilson (19) and defensive back Tim Hill (29) during the second half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Red defeated Black 25-22. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs red team wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) is tackled by black team defenders Deangelo Gibbs (8) defensive back Jarvis Wilson (19) and defensive back Tim Hill (29) during the second half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Red defeated Black 25-22. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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One Georgia Football player who has been written about constantly the past few months is Mecole Hardman. The explosive athlete sat pretty much all of his freshman season as he learned how to play cornerback. This is the position he was recruited to play, although that plan all centered around now gone defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.

After some soul searching, Kirby Smart and his coaches have decided to put Mecole in the slot this spring. The results have been promising. He has that rare quickness that can make him a truly special player with the ball. But what about the long term plan? Where does Mecole Hardman go as the rest of the summer plays out?

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