Elon Tight End Cody Hardy is Transferring to NC State

Elon Tight End Cody Hardy (6’5″/271) just announced he’s Transferring to NC State.

Carolina Boy Born and Raised‼️🐺🐺 Staying In NC‼️@NStatefootball pic.twitter.com/Bkv2ZTltWh

— Cody Hardy (@Codyhardy4418) December 20, 2024

Hardy was on an Official Visit at NC State on Wednesday, and took one to Auburn last weekend. There were also reports that Hardy was going to visit Alabama this week, but he came to Raleigh instead.

Hardy started in all 10 of the games he played in this year for the Phoenix. Through his career, he’s been more of a blocking Tight End.

This season, he had 6 receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown.

His PFF grade was 53.4, which isn’t great, but he did grade out decently in blocking categories. His Pass Blocking grade was 67.9, and his Run Blocking grade was 63.2.

Hardy picked up offers from NC State, Auburn, Illinois, Mississippi St., Houston, Memphis, Oklahoma St. and Cincinnati after entering the Transfer Portal.

He has 1 year of eligibility remaining.

Hardy is a North Carolina native, playing for Parkwood High School in Monroe.

NC State now has 3 players in their 2025 Transfer Class:

Utah State Offensive Lineman Teague Andersen
North Carolina A&T Offensive Lineman Brock Stukes
Elon Tight End Cody Hardy