Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy shot at concert, in stable condition after surgery
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Missouri junior running back Ahmad Hardy was shot in the leg at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday and is currently in stable condition after surgery, according to Missouri football.
- Hardy's recovery timeline and return to the field remain unknown, with the program promising to provide updates when available.
- Hardy, originally from Mississippi, transferred from Louisiana Monroe to Missouri and had a standout 2025 season with 1,649 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, ranking second nationally.
- He earned first-team All-SEC honors and was a finalist for the Doak Walker Award, recognizing the nation’s top running back.
- Despite interest from other programs and the NFL Draft, Hardy chose to return to Missouri for another season.