Eli Drinkwitz announces Ahmad Hardy will miss first week of camp

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Eli Drinkwitz announces Ahmad Hardy will miss first week of camp
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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