Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy medically cleared following shooting incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared to return after suffering a gunshot wound to his upper leg in early May. The incident occurred at a concert where multiple people were injured. Hardy was released from the hospital two days after the shooting. Though he is cleared, his exact return date remains uncertain, but he could potentially be ready in time for the season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on September 3. Missouri's head coach Eli Drinkwitz indicated that recovery could take between five to eight weeks, depending on Hardy’s progress.
- •Ahmad Hardy was shot in May and released from the hospital shortly after.
- •Coach Drinkwitz stated that Hardy is medically cleared for recovery.
- •Recovery timeline suggests Hardy may return for the season opener on September 3.
- •Hardy's previous performance includes 1,649 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns last season.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy on the mend after shooting; coach says there's no place for gun violence
- 5:32 PMESPN — Mizzou's Hardy medically cleared after being shot
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy 'medically cleared' from offseason shooting, working toward returning to football
"Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz revealed Monday that running back Ahmad Hardy, who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg in May, has been medically cleared to prepare for the upcoming season and used the occasion to offer a comment about gun violence in America. "But just saying there is no place for gun violence, especially for our youth in society.” The coach said it was hard to know how Hardy, who finished second in Bowl Subdivision last year with 1,659 yards, would play if he returns.
"Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy has been cleared and is expected to make a full recovery from a gunshot wound to the leg, but his timetable for a return remains unclear.
"There is hope that Hardy will be able to suit up for the Tigers at some point this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 5:37 PMMizzou RB Ahmad Hardy on the mend after shooting; coach says there's no place for gun violence
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz revealed Monday that running back Ahmad Hardy, who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg in May, has been medically cleared to prepare for the upcoming season and used the occasion to offer a comment about gun violence in America. "But just saying there is no place for gun violence, especially for our youth in society.” The coach said it was hard to know how Hardy, who finished second in Bowl Subdivision last year with 1,659 yards, would play if he returns.
- ESPNJul 20, 2026, 5:32 PMMizzou's Hardy medically cleared after being shot
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy has been cleared and is expected to make a full recovery from a gunshot wound to the leg, but his timetable for a return remains unclear.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 4:26 PMMissouri RB Ahmad Hardy 'medically cleared' from offseason shooting, working toward returning to football
There is hope that Hardy will be able to suit up for the Tigers at some point this season.
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