Caleb Hardy holds the WLB · Backup spot in Virginia Cavaliers’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Caleb Hardy is a 6'4", 217-pound weak-side linebacker for Virginia, entering his senior year in 2026. A three-star recruit from McDonough, Georgia, Hardy made his collegiate debut against Maryland on September 15, 2023. That season, he appeared in nine games with four starts, including matchups against Miami, Georgia Tech, Louisville, and Duke. Against Duke, he recorded an interception and fumble recovery in a 30-27 victory. In 2024, Hardy appeared in 11 games and started against Louisville on October 12, recording two pass breakups. Through 2025, he has totaled 17 tackles, 3 quarterback hurries, and 0.5 sacks.

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