Ahmad Hardy Clears to Return | Missouri Tigers Football News

Ahmad Hardy’s return is officially underway—medically cleared and on track to reclaim his role as Missouri’s offensive engine after a May shooting that struck a bone but healed. Coach Drinkwitz confirms a cautious, 5-8 week rehab timeline, with potential return as early as the SEC opener in September or early October. A first-team All-American last season, Hardy averaged over 30 points per game and led the SEC with 1,600+ rushing yards and 16 TDs—critical for a Tigers offense relying on his power. With no playbook for this injury type, the staff is meticulously monitoring his progress. His comeback could be a game-changer for key matchups against Florida and Texas A&M, but full recovery remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/764dd0caee06a358