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Greg Hardy

What is greg hardy?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Gregory McKarl Hardy[2]
Birth date July 28, 1988[2]
Birthplace Millington, Tennessee[3]
NFL position Defensive end[2]
NFL draft 2010, round 6, pick 175, Carolina Panthers[4]
College Ole Miss / University of Mississippi[4]

Greg Hardy is an American mixed martial artist, boxer, and former NFL defensive end. He played six seasons in the NFL, mainly for the Carolina Panthers, and later competed in the UFC.

Context

Greg Hardy was born on July 28, 1988, in Millington, Tennessee [3]. He played college football at Ole Miss before being drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2010 [4]. In the NFL, he earned second team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honours in 2013 [1]. After his football career, he moved into mixed martial arts and later boxing [2]. His UFC profile lists him as turning professional in 2018 [1].

Documented claims

  • Greg Hardy played six seasons in the NFL, five for Carolina and one for Dallas. [1]
  • He was named second team NFL All-Pro in 2013 and Pro Bowl 2013. [1]
  • After football, he transitioned to mixed martial arts and later boxing. [2]
  • His UFC profile states he turned pro in 2018. [1]

Questions and answers

Why did Greg Hardy leave the NFL?

The sources do not specify the reason for his departure from the NFL.

What does Greg Hardy do now?

He is a mixed martial artist and boxer, having transitioned after his NFL career [2].

How much money did Greg Hardy make in the NFL?

The sources do not provide his NFL earnings.

Does Greg Hardy still fight?

The sources indicate he turned pro in MMA in 2018, but do not state his current fighting status [1].

Sources

  1. Greg Hardy: A Journey Through Football, UFC, and Boxing — hiddengym.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Greg Hardy Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College — pro-football-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Greg Hardy | UFC — ufc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Greg Hardy ("The Prince of War") | MMA Fighter Page — tapology.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports