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Isaiah Hardge
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Hollywood, Fla.
- High School:
- St. Thomas Aquinas
CAREER
Athletic defensive back who transfers to Tennessee after three seasons at Colorado … Was a two-way player for the Buffaloes … Originally signed with Colorado as a member of the Class of 2023 from St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida … Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2026 and has two seasons of eligibility remaining, including the 2026 campaign … Played in 23 games with one start at wide receiver … Seen action on 113 defensive snaps, totaling 20 tackles.2025 – RS-SOPHOMORE (COLORADO)
Played cornerback, special teams and even wide receiver for the Buffaloes as a redshirt sophomore … Appeared in nine games with one start … His start came at receiver against Wyoming … Saw action on 97 defensive snaps and 68 offensive snaps for the season … Also excelled on special teams on 108 snaps … Tallied 15 total tackles, one tackle for loss and one fumble recovery to go along with five receptions for 37 yards … Had a season-high four solo stops at Kansas State (11/29), including his first tackle for loss of the year … Finished with a season-best five tackles against Arizona State (11/22) … Tallied solo stops against West Virginia (11/8), Utah (10/25), BYU (9/27), Houston (9/12) and Georgia Tech (8/29) … Caught three passes for 21 yards vs. Delaware (9/6) … Also hauled in one pass against Georgia Tech and start against Wyoming (9/20).2024 – RS-FRESHMAN (COLORADO)
Played in 11 games, including the final 10 of the season … Did not start any games … One of three players on the team to play on both offense and defense … Finished the year with one reception for 39 yards, two carries for eight yards and five total tackles … Teammates in the defensive backfield with VFL Colton Hood … Had a season-high two tackles at Arizona (10/19) … Caught one pass for 39 yards against Oklahoma State (11/29) and added a 17-yard punt return … Returned one kickoff for 43 yards at Kansas (11/23).2023 – FRESHMAN (COLORADO)
Appeared in three games before earning a redshirt as a true freshman … His action occurred on special teams and did not record any statistics … Made his collegiate debut against TCU (9/2) and also played against Nebraska (9/9) and Colorado State (9/16) … Made the move from wide receiver to defensive back.HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL
A terrific all-around athlete who was a three-star prospect by 247Sports … Played at renowned St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale under head coach Roger Harriott … As a junior and senior, combined to catch 48 passes for 733 yards and 10 touchdowns, also picking up 34 yards on kick return and 104 on punt return for a total of 883 all-purpose yards … As a senior, led team to a perfect 14-0 season, winning the school’s fourth straight and 14th overall state championship … Had 26 receptions for 380 yards and four touchdowns, 100 return yards on punts and kickoffs for a total of 480 all-purpose yards during his 2023 senior season … Added nine tackles and two pass breakups on defense … During his junior season, STAHS was 14-1 as he caught 22 passes for 355 yards and six touchdowns, adding 38 yards on punt and kickoff returns for 403 all-purpose yards … In the COVID-shortened 2020 season, STAHS was 8-1 after having a perfect 15-0 season in 2019 when he was a freshman … Brother, Ron Hardge III, played defensive back at Oregon State and Colorado State … Instagram handle is @isaiahhardge17 … X handle is @KZIsaiah1FB | Music City Bowl Postgame Press Conference (12.30.25)
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