4-star defensive lineman Zavion Hardy names top three schools

Macon (Ga.) Tattnall Square Academy defensive lineman Zavion Hardy is down to three schools, he announced on Monday afternoon.

Hardy is the No. 115 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 14 defensive lineman and the No. 7 player in the state of Georgia.

Among his top three are: Florida, Liberty and South Carolina.

top 3 let’s ride !! @LibertyFootball @GamecockFB @GatorsFB credit: @recruitgfx pic.twitter.com/5I3n5bJyqS

— Zay Hardy (@hardy_zavion) June 13, 2022

The Gators and Gamecocks are co-leaders in his recruitment, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM). South Carolina is slightly favored with a 46.2 percent chance at reeling in Hardy. The Gators check in at No. 2 with a percentage of 40.4.

As for his official visits, Hardy told GatorsOnline earlier this month that nothing is currently scheduled; however, the Gators are expected to secure one for the fall. 

During the 2021 season, Zavion Hardy racked up 46 tackles (37 solo), 12 tackles for loss, four sacks and a forced fumble.