Justin Hardee Showing His Inner CEO

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Saints DB Justin Hardee “cut the ribbon” on his first Papa John’s store on Thursday. The store, located 3001 Tulane Avenue in Mid-City, had delayed its grand opening about a month because of the corona virus pandemic.

Hardee, with his son on his shoulders, was at a loss for words.

“Unfortunately my mom isn’t here, but my father was able to come and see my dream come true,” said Hardee. The UDFA from Illinois, who lost his mother in 2013, knows his mom is smiling down on him as he continues his goal of creating generational wealth past football. “My mom, I want to do so much for her. I want to be the best human being, the best football player, the best businessman, for her. I want to do so much. I wish she was here to see it all. Since she’s not, I’ve got to do everything I can [to do] the right things, I’ve got so much more in store.” – Justin Hardee on the impact of his mother READ MORE