Ole Miss freshman defensive end Corey Adams has died. He was 18 years old.
According to NOLA.com, Adams was shot in Cordova, Tennessee, just after 10 p.m. Saturday.
“We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,” an Ole Miss statement said. “While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
“Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.”
In a statement posted to social media early Sunday morning, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating a shooting that took place outside a residence and that five men had been shot.
“When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a vehicle, finding an adult male gunshot victim,” the statement said. “They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived. Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
“Upon arrival at Fern Glade Cove, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned the four adult males arrived by personal vehicles to area hospitals with gunshot wounds. All four victims are listed in non-critical condition.”
Adams was a three-star recruit in the class of 2025. The Louisiana native was a two-time, first-team all-state player, according to his bio on the Ole Miss site, and had 31 sacks over his final two seasons of high school football. He was the New Orleans Times-Picayune defensive player of the year in 2024. He was one of 23 signees in Ole Miss’ class of 2025 that ranked 15th in the country, according to Rivals.
