Overview
- Ahmad Hardy was shot in the upper leg on May 10 while attending an outdoor concert in Laurel, Mississippi, and police say at least one other person was also wounded.
- He underwent surgery in Mississippi, was discharged, returned to Columbia and posted a short video on May 20 saying he is "starting the road to my rehab."
- Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said there is no clear timetable for Hardy’s return because internal healing must occur and the team expects several weeks before setting a timeline.
- Twenty-year-old Rashodrick Harris was arrested in Paducah, Kentucky, and charged with two counts of aggravated assault; Mississippi authorities are pursuing extradition and the investigation remains active.
- Hardy was a first-team AP All‑America last season after rushing for 1,649 yards, so his recovery will affect Missouri’s 2026 plans, the team’s running-back depth and his NFL draft outlook.