FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Justin Hardy is holding his own during training camp.

He was holding something else following Monday's practice.

The fourth-round pick from East Carolina was spotted toting star receiver Julio Jones' shoulder pads following the two-hour session. Hardy seemed to shy away when he saw the camera pointed as his face, but he accepted his duties without any complaints. He was the anti-Dez Bryant.

Justin Hardy getting to work pic.twitter.com/WFxSkwaEoE — vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) August 3, 2015

Jones was asked about having the rookie carry his pads.

"That's just what rookies got to do," Jones said. "I mean, it's no hazing. We don't do hazing here. It's all about just showing those guys how to be a great teammate. I'm over here doing other things and I wasn't able to grab my pads. So I was like, 'Hey Hardy, grab these.' And he's like, 'All right, cool.'"

From a distance, it appeared at least one rookie offensive lineman had to carry pads as well.

On a different note, Jones praised what he's seen from Hardy on the field thus far.

"His work ethic, he comes to work," Jones said. "He's a young guy, so he's willing to learn. He didn't come in like he knew everything. He's taking coaching. He's listen to me and Roddy (White) and also (receivers coach) Terry Robiskie."