Nick Hardwick was drafted No. 66 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 3 · #66 overall
Nick Hardwick Purdue Draft
Nick Hardwick was drafted No. 66 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #66
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 676th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Nick Hardwick came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 293 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 135 prospect64.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 676th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 67100% of career value
- Final season
- 201410 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 66
Who came off the board on either side of Nick Hardwick.
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Purdue in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nick Hardwick in the 2004 NFL Draft
Nick Hardwick is a Center out of Purdue selected No. 66 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nick Hardwick drafted?
Nick Hardwick was selected No. 66 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/nick-hardwick.
What college did Nick Hardwick play for?
Nick Hardwick played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Nick Hardwick's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/nick-hardwick.