Cody Hardy holds the TE · Backup spot in New Orleans Saints’s tight end room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Cody Hardy is a 6'4", 271-pound tight end from NC State who agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on April 26, 2026, as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. Hardy played 44 games at Elon from 2022 to 2024 before finishing his college career at NC State in 2025. In his final season with the Wolfpack, he appeared in 13 games and recorded six receptions for 83 yards with two receiving touchdowns, along with a four-yard rushing touchdown. He earned an 80.8 run-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus.