Ole Miss football player Corey Adams has died in Cordova, Tennessee, according to an announcement from the program on July 20.
Adams, 18, was identified as a homicide victim by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee in an X post. According to police, a shooting took place around 10:14 p.m. on July 19 outside a of residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova, a Memphis suburb. The Sheriff’s office reported finding one male gunshot victim after stopping a vehicle at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove roads. He was provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived, later pronouncing Adams dead on the scene.
Four other adult males arrived at Memphis-area hospitals with gunshot wounds and are in non-critical condition, according to the post from the Shelby County Sheriff. Multiple shell casings were found on the scene.
Adams was a three-star prospect and a freshman who committed to Ole Miss over offers from Oregon, TCU, USC and others. He was a 6-foot-4 edge rusher from New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Edna Karr High School.
“We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,” Ole Miss wrote in a statement. “While our program is trying to cope with the 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.”
The Shelby County Sheriff said an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 528-CASH.
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
