Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Shot at Concert After 1,649-Yard Season, Stable Following Surgery
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Updated · The New York Times · May 11
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Shot at Concert After 1,649-Yard Season, Stable Following Surgery
16 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 11
Missouri junior running back Ahmad Hardy suffered a gunshot wound at a concert early Sunday and was in stable condition after surgery, the football program said.
His return timeline is unknown, and Missouri said it would provide further updates on his status when more information becomes available.
Hardy returned to Missouri after the 2025 season instead of entering the NFL draft or making another transfer, keeping one of college football’s top rushers on the roster.
The 2025 first-team All-SEC back ran for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns last season, finishing second nationally in rushing and making the Doak Walker Award finalist list.
How will this shooting impact the Heisman and NFL trajectory of college football’s top running back?
Can Missouri’s championship dreams survive the sudden loss of its Heisman-candidate running back?
What are the untold risks facing star college athletes when they return to their hometowns?