Ole Miss player killed in Tennessee: What to know about Corey Adams and the shooting that took his life
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reported that a shooting took place July 19 at a residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova. At the scene, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned that four of the five victims arrived by personal vehicles at area hospitals with gunshot wounds.
"We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee," Ole Miss football wrote in a statement on X on Sunday. "While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."
Here's what to know about Corey Adams.
What happened to Corey Adams?
Adams, 18, was identified as a homicide victim by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in a post on X. 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. The victim, Adams, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Shelby County Fire Department after being administered life-saving measures.
"Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time," Ole Miss football wrote in a statement on X. "We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in our thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved."
Adams enrolled early with Ole Miss and moved to the area in January to participate in spring practice and was slated to begin his first season with the team this fall.
The Shelby County Sheriff's office said an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 528-CASH.
Who did Corey Adams play for?
Adams was a defensive lineman from New Orleans who enrolled at Ole Miss for spring practice in early 2025. According to ESPN, Adams earned all-state honors twice for Edna Karr High School.
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. According to ESPN, Adams earned all-state honors twice for Edna Karr High School.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at jordan.green@commercialappeal.com.
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