The Kansas City Chiefs selected Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman with their first selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. At the time, many believed that he was a replacement for Tyreek Hill, given the drama that surfaced right before the draft. Instead, the Chiefs have been grooming Hardman to become another explosive weapon for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Coming out of Georgia, Hardman demonstrated the physical tools to be a star at the next level, but several areas needed development. His route tree was limited in college, running primarily crossing patterns and fade routes from the slot.