He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1984, Seattle Seahawks in 1985, and San Francisco 49ers in 1987.
Hardy played college football at St. Mary's and Weber State.
He was released on September 4, 1985, after the Eagles acquired Earnest Jackson from the San Diego Chargers.
Hardy was traded by the 49ers to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for future draft picks on October 7, 1987.
[6] Hardy's son Andre Hardy Jr. signed as an undrafted free agent tight end with the Oakland Raiders attempting to play football after playing college basketball.