Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy, a first-team All-SEC selection last season, was shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning and is in stable condition following surgery, the school announced Monday.
"Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans," the school's statement said. "We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support."
Hardy is alert Monday and moving around, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel, and there's optimism that he will play football again. How quickly he can return and the impact, however, has yet to be determined.
The school announced Monday that "a timeline for his return to football activities is unknown at this time."
Hardy, who is from Oma, Mississippi, was second among FBS players with 1,649 rushing yards last season. The SEC Newcomer of the Year also scored 16 touchdowns and averaged 6.4 yards on his 256 rushing attempts.
He transferred to Missouri from UL Monroe following the 2024 season, when he rushed for 1,351 yards and 13 TDs on 237 attempts.