Missouri football players Hardy and Green named preseason All-Americans

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Missouri football players Hardy and Green named preseason All-Americans
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Two Missouri football players received preseason All-American honors from Phil Steele. Ahmad Hardy was selected as a first-team running back despite his uncertain return following a gunshot wound last month. Cayden Green, a left tackle, earned a second-team selection after starting 11 games last season. Missouri’s season begins on September 3 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

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  • Ahmad Hardy named first-team All-American despite injury status.
  • Cayden Green recognized as second-team All-American at left tackle.
  • Hardy set a Mizzou record with 1,649 rushing yards last season.
  • Missouri football season opener is September 3 in Columbia.
  • Green's performance last season ranked him 11th among offensive tackles.
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Two Missouri football players were named on Phil Steele’s preseason All-American team.

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