Watch: UGA signee Mecole Hardman, Jr. pulls off impressive weight-lifting feat
Remember the ice bucket challenge?
Well, there’s a much more interesting one among future Georgia football players. It all started when UGA running back target Brian Herrien posted a video on Twitter. Herrien, who now only needs to finish with all As in the classroom to qualify for a UGA scholarship offer, shared a video of his 135-pound snatch. That’s a very pedestrian feat except for the fact he accomplished it with one hand.
The weight is not the big deal there, but the ability to steady the weight and explode off the ground to power above his head is an uncommon effort.
Well, that heave from Herrien finally got the attention of the speed demon among the Class of 2016 at UGA. That would be one Mecole Hardman, Jr.
Hardman pondered the feat and tried it for himself. He recorded his effort and it does qualify as a clean lift. It seems like exactly the sort of thing the nation’s No. 1 athlete could do besides run very fast, elude tacklers and score touchdowns.
Herrien’s lift was extremely impressive, but Hardman matched that despite being about 40 pounds lighter than the 210-pound running back. When taking into account that Hardman can clock 4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash and snatch 135 pounds over his head with one hand, it will surely draw several retweets.
Hardman projects to primarily play cornerback at least at the outset at UGA. That said, look for a package or two with him on offense, too. He’s simply too skilled with the ball in his hands to not get the chance to create explosive plays.
DISCLAIMER: Kids — Please don’t try this at home.
They didn't think I could do it …….so I did ????? pic.twitter.com/KeI5Y4ffwO
— brian herrien (@brianherrienn) March 21, 2016
135? Hmmm ??? https://t.co/HpqPitd8NP
— Mecole Hardman Jr. (@iiAm_Mesho) April 22, 2016
Had to do it for my bro @brianherrienn ?? Had little trouble keeping it balanced tho? pic.twitter.com/I4ldIN2Uez
— Mecole Hardman Jr. (@iiAm_Mesho) April 22, 2016
Bro told me he was gone do it and he did ???? ?? https://t.co/ZlQNBlz7W2
— brian herrien (@brianherrienn) April 22, 2016
Jeff Sentell covers UGA football and UGA recruiting for AJC.com and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Follow him on Twitter for the latest on who’s on their way to play Between the Hedges. Unless otherwise indicated, player rankings and ratings are from the 247Sports Composite
