A speedy back who does a nice job of finding the open holes in the defense ... Looked good in the spring after missing the 2012 season with an injury.
2012: Missed the season with an injury.
2011: Did not play his first season at SDSU, utilizing his redshirt campaign.
High School: Was a three-star signee by Rivals.com ... Ranked as the 118th-best running back recruit by Scouts, Inc., earning a grade of 75 ... Rushed for 1,086 yards (7.1 ypc.) and 11 touchdowns his senior year ... Added an additional 123 yards and a touchdown catching the ball out of the backfield ... Ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash and boasted a 37-inch vertical ... Led the Warhawks to a 12-2 finish and a CIF San Diego Section title as a senior ... Scored 16 touchdowns while averaging 9.8 yards per carry as a junior ... A two-time all-Western League selection.
Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1992, in San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Paula and Derrick Hardwick ... Picked the Aztecs over Arizona, UNLV, Nevada, Boise State and Air Force, among others ... Has not decided on a major yet.