Ole Miss Freshman Defensive Lineman Corey Adams Killed in Cordova Shooting
OXFORD, Miss. — Tragedy has struck the Ole Miss football program, as freshman defensive end Corey Adams was fatally shot Saturday night in Cordova, Tennessee. He was just 18 years old.
We’re heartbroken by the passing of Corey Adams.
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) July 20, 2025
Cordova, a suburb of Memphis, became the scene of a deadly incident now under investigation by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a report from WREG, deputies responded to a call and located a vehicle at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove Road. Inside, they found Adams, a New Orleans native, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite emergency efforts at the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after.
SCSO detectives are investigating a shooting that took place at about 10:14 pm outside a residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova.
When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a vehicle, finding an adult male gunshot victim. They… pic.twitter.com/PB6G506g77
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“SCSO detectives are investigating a shooting that took place at about 10:14 pm outside a residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova,” the office wrote.
“When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a vehicle, finding an adult male gunshot victim. They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived. Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.”
Adams, a standout defensive lineman from Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, was part of the Rebels’ 2025 signing class. A former three-star recruit, he had enrolled early at Ole Miss and took part in spring practices as a true freshman.
Adams’ high school football team shared their condolences online:
“Corey Adams was more than a football player. He was a friend, brother, son, student, and an all-around great young man.”
The case remains an active homicide investigation.
Our prayers go out to Corey’s family, friends and all those who love him.
Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception. Email Evie at: Evie@TheRebelWalk.com
