Derek Hardman (born September 13, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
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.
On May 3, 2013, Hardman was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. On August 23, 2013, he was cut by the Lions.