The University of Missouri has announced that student-athlete Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after a shooting at a concert.
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According to a statement released by the university, the violent incident occurred over the weekend in Mississippi. Hardy sustained a gunshot wound.
"Ahmad underwent surgery Sunday in Mississippi and is in stable condition," Missouri said in a statement. "Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family, and fans.
"We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength, and support.
"A timeline for his return to football activities is unknown at this time. Mizzou Athletics will provide more information on his status when it becomes available."
A consensus All-American in 2025, Hardy spent last season playing for the Tigers. He rushed for an SEC-leading 1,649 yards. He led the conference with 6.4 yards per carry, and he scored 16 rushing touchdowns as the Tigers went 8-5. The team reached the Gator Bowl but lost to Virginia 13-7.
Hardy also earned first-team All-SEC honors. He was a finalist for the Doak Walker Award. This honor goes to the country's top running back.
According to The Athletic, multiple schools pursued Hardy in hopes of securing him via the transfer portal. He also had an opportunity to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the student-athlete declined both opportunities. He decided to remain with the Missouri Tigers for another season.
Prior to joining Missouri, Hardy spent the 2024 season with Louisiana-Monroe. He appeared in 12 games for the team, and he led the Sun Belt Conference in multiple categories. This includes rushing attempts (237), rushing yards (1,351), and touchdowns (13). He averaged 5.7 yards per carry.
Hardy produced these numbers after rushing for 2,442 yards at Lawrence County High School in rural Mississippi. Despite producing these numbers, he received no offers from big college programs. The Athletic said in a October 2025 story that only Louisiana-Monroe and a few junior colleges extended offers.
