DODGE CITY, Kansas:  Former Conqs' standout Marcus Hardison was drafted to the Cincinnati Bengals this week, going as the 36^th pick in the 4^th round.  He was the 135^th player to be drafted this year.

After DC3, Hardison signed with Arizona State, turning down schools including Florida State, Miami, Oklahoma and Auburn to name a few. 

While at Arizona State, the defensive lineman tabbed 53 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, six turnovers including three forced fumbles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery.  His most notable moment with the Sun Devils came after a career-high 13 tackle outing against Duke in the Sun Bowl.

After the 2014 season, Hardison was named to Phil Steele's All-Pac-12 Second Team and was All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. 

The 6-3, 307-pound defensive lineman clocked from 4.8-9 at the 40-yard dash and clocked a 4.65 seconds in the short shuttle and 7.29 in the three-cone drill.  His vertical jump is 25 ½ inches and his broad jump is 8-feet-11-inches.

During his time at Dodge City throughout the 2011-12 seasons, the Punta Gorda, Florida native tabbed 96 tackles and seven sacks.  He also played some quarterback earlier in his high school days.