Deon Hardin is a 6'0", 189-pound wide receiver from Knoxville, Tennessee, who attended Biloxi High School. At Biloxi, he recorded 45 catches for 616 yards and four touchdowns as a senior, along with 22 receptions for 453 yards and five touchdowns his junior year. Hardin played two seasons of junior college football, appearing in five games at East Central Mississippi Community College in 2024 and recording four receptions for 42 yards. He made his Tennessee debut against UAB on September 20, 2025, and was named to the 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll. The senior receiver is majoring in communication and information.