Eli Drinkwitz announces Ahmad Hardy will miss first week of camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz confirmed that running back Ahmad Hardy will not participate in the first week of fall camp. Hardy, recovering from a gunshot wound to his upper leg, will engage in rehab and walkthroughs instead. He had been previously cleared for football activities but will be eased back into practice. Drinkwitz provided a tentative timeline of 5-8 weeks for Hardy's return to full participation. Missouri's first practice of training camp takes place on Monday, with the season opener scheduled for September 3 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
- •Ahmad Hardy won't practice fully this week.
- •He will participate in rehab and walkthroughs.
- •Hardy's gunshot wound has healed; surgery was successful.
- •Tentative return timeline set for 5-8 weeks.
- •Missouri's first practice is on August 3.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Eli Drinkwitz says Ahmad Hardy won't participate in first week of camp
"Eli Drinkwitz gave an update on Missouri football running back Ahmad Hardy’s status before the Tigers hold their first fall camp practice on Monday.
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