Ole Miss Football Releases Statement on Passing of Freshman Corey Adams

Ole Miss Rebels freshman defensive lineman Corey Adams has passed away from gunshot wounds suffered in Cordova (Tenn.) on Saturday night, according to multiple reports.

Adams, a three-star signee in the Rebels' 2025 Recruiting Class, arrived in Oxford as an early-enrollee in January.

“SCSO responded to a scene on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova at 10:14 p.m,” according to Billy Gibbs of WREG. “Deputies say five people were injured in the shooting.

"When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a car, finding 18-year-old Corey Adams of New Orleans, Louisiana suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.”

The New Orleans (La.) native had been recruited by multiple Southeastern Conference programs with the Ole Miss Rebels winning out for his services down the stretch.

Defensive coordinator Pete Golding developed a close relationship with the Edna Karr High standout with Adams buying into his philosophy.

“I really like coach Joyner. He matches my energy. He’s real cool. I can relate to him (Golding). I can see that he knows about Louisiana,” Corey Adams told Rivals last summer.

“He’s a real cool dude. I asked him about his life story, becoming the youngest NFL head coach and everything about his career up until now.”

Ole Miss Football has released a statement on the passing of Adams:

"We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee.

"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."

We’re heartbroken by the passing of Corey Adams.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/sj7dzyWJbn
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) July 20, 2025

It’s an ongoing homicide investigation by Shelby County Sheriff’s Office with detectives stating four others arrived at local hospitals by personal vehicles.

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