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College Football's Top 25 Most Important Players: No. 6 RB Ahmad Hardy, Missouri For most of the offseason, the question surrounding Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was whether anyone in college football could stop him....

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Mizzou’s Eli Drinkwitz Addresses Gun Violence As Ahmad Hardy Cleared For Return

Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz revealed Monday that running back Ahmad Hardy, who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg in May, has bee...

JULY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Mizzou’s Eli Drinkwitz Addresses Gun Violence As Ahmad Hardy Cleared For Return

Deadspin | SEC notebook: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy cleared after shooting; recovery timeline TBD Deadspin | SEC notebook: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy cleared after shooting; recovery timeline TBD

JULY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy cleared after shooting; recovery timeline TBD Deadspin | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy cleared after shooting; recovery timeline TBD

JULY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Eli Drinkwitz Provides Injury Update on Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy There's never a dull moment when Eli Drinkwitz steps in front of a microphone. Sometimes, it's hard to predict what the topic of conversatio...

JULY 20 • SI.COM

Might not be ready for opener Hardy (leg) has been medically cleared and is working on his recovery, head coach Eli Drinkwitz told TexAgs.com in the SEC Media Day on Monday. "Ahmad has been medically cleared fr...

Impact Hardy was the victim of a shooting at a concert in Mississippi in May, and while he's been medically cleared to play, he needs to get into shape to play. According to Drinkwitz, that will take around five to eight weeks, meaning he could be available for the season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sep. 3 in a best-case scenario, but it wouldn't be surprising if he misses a game or two. A return to play around mid-September, potentially to face Troy on Sep. 19 or Mississippi State on Sep. 26, could be a more realistic scenario. If Hardy isn't ready for the opener, then Jamal Roberts, Xai'Shaun Edwards and Malae Fonoti would be options to get more work in the Tigers' backfield.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mizzou Football's Most Important Players: No. 1, Ahmad Hardy Who else could you possibly expect? There'll be players who are vital to Missouri's success this season: starting quarterback Austin Simmons...

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

First-Team All-SEC Standout Named College Football's No. 1 RB Entering 2026 The competition for the best college football running back in 2026 is squarely between a pair of SEC starters. Ahmad Hardy of Missouri and K...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Mizzou coach delivers fiery rebuttal to punt rule protest, updates RB Ahmad Hardy's status Deadspin | Mizzou coach delivers fiery rebuttal to punt rule protest, updates RB Ahmad Hardy's status

MAY 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Anonymous SEC Coach Makes Bold Statement About Elite RB Ahmad Hardy Before 2026 Season An anonymous SEC coach called Ahmad Hardy one of the top five running backs in college football history. Here's what it means for Missouri i...

MAY 26 • SI.COM

Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz says Ahmad Hardy's football outlook is still 'long way away' after shooting | Sporting News Here's what Mizzou's coach said about the running back's football outlook for the 2026 season.

MAY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Missouri's Ahmad Hardy thanks supporters as he continues his recovery from gunshot wound

Ahmad Hardy is back in Missouri just over a week after the All-America running back was shot in his home state of Mississippi

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Begins rehab following surgery Hardy is beginning rehabilitation in Columbia after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to his leg, per a team video message.

Impact Hardy is taking steps toward recovery with the goal of returning to the field for the 2026 season after being released from the hospital earlier this week following the incident. While he was expected to be Missouri's lead running back, his timeline for return remains uncertain, given the severity of the injury and required surgery. This represents a significant loss for the Tigers' offense as they prepare for the upcoming season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy hoping to leave hospital Monday Deadspin | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy hoping to leave hospital Monday

MAY 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Suspect in shooting of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy arrested in Kentucky

A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi has been arrested

MAY 15 • Associated Press

All-American RB Ahmad Hardy discharged after shooting, heads back to Missouri to begin recovery

All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has been discharged from a Mississippi hospital after a weekend shooting

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Released from hospital Hardy (leg) was released from the hospital after he underwent surgery after suffering a gunshot wound at concert, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Hardy will reportedly head back to Missouri's campus, where he plans to begin rehab immediately with the goal of playing in 2026. Given that he suffered the wound to his leg, and that it required surgery, the running back could feasibly be in line to miss a significant amount of time, though no timetable currently exists for a potential return. Hardy was in line to be the Tigers' top halfback once again this fall.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with leg injury Hardy underwent surgery because of a gunshot wound to his left leg, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact On Monday, it was announced that Hardy underwent surgery because of an injury he suffered while attending a concert in Mississippi the day before. Previously undisclosed, the injury has been revealed as a leg issue. Hardy has no timetable for his return to football activities, leaving Missouri without a key piece among the team's running backs.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Missouri RB Jamal Roberts? How the Tigers' offense will look if Ahmad Hardy is unavailable | Sporting News There's a real possibility Mizzou will be without one of the best rushers.

MAY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy shot at concert The 20-year-old is recovering after being shot at a concert early Sunday morning.

MAY 11 • NYPOST.COM

Notre Dame, USC restarting talks about reviving legendary football rivalry The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and USC Trojans will not meet on the gridiron during the regular season for the second time in 81 years. The s...

MAY 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Deadspin | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy shot, in stable condition Deadspin | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy shot, in stable condition

MAY 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

All-American RB Ahmad Hardy Discharged After Shooting, Heads Back to Missouri

All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has been discharged from a Mississippi hospital after a weekend shooting.

MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS

All-American RB Ahmad Hardy Discharged After Shooting, Heads Back to Missouri

Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy in stable condition after concert shooting Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound early Sunday morning at a concert in Mississ...

MAY 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Ahmad Hardy shooting updates: Latest news on Missouri football star after suffering gunshot wound | Sporting News Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy is recovering after being shot in Mississippi on Sunday.

MAY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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All-American RB Ahmad Hardy discharged after shooting, heads back to Missouri to begin recovery

All-American RB Ahmad Hardy Discharged After Shooting, Heads Back to Missouri