07/20/2025
BREAKING: Ole Miss freshman DE Corey Adams passed away after being shot Saturday night in Cordova, Tennessee.
Adams, a top player on the Edna Karr HS football team that won a state championship last season, was found by deputies in a vehicle after a shooting that took place at about 10:14 p.m. outside a residence in Cordova, Tennessee. The deputies attempted “life-saving measures,” the release said.
“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,” Ole Miss said in a statement.
Adams, 18, was twice selected by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association to the Class 5A all-state team, also selecting him as the 5A defensive player of the year in 2024. Catholic League coaches selected him as the all-district defensive MVP last season.
