Former NFL player James Hardy III has been committed to a state mental institution, six months after he was arrested for attacking three cops.
According to TMZ Sports, Hardy was taken into custody on May 4th at an L.A. apartment complex after an alleged violent meltdown. It reportedly took several officers to subdue the 6’6″, 225-pound athlete.
A judge has ruled that Hardy is not mentally competent to stand trial in the case and has ordered the 28-year-old to be committed to a state hospital.
According to court documents, the hospital has the authority to administer “involuntary antipsychotic medication” to Hardy as needed.
Hardy still faces a felony resisting arrest charge for the incident. According to court documents, he’ll face trial for that charge when doctors say he’s ready.
Hardy was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft.
