title: Derek Hardman
text: # Derek Hardman
  
  Derek Hardman (born September 13, 1986) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Eastern Kentucky.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  ### Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  
  On April 26, 2010, Hardman was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. On May 2, 2013, he was waived by the Buccaneers.
  
  ### Detroit Lions
  
  On May 3, 2013, Hardman was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. On August 23, 2013, he was cut by the Lions.
  
  