Commute: Ahmad Hardy, Cayden Green Named On3 Preseason All-Americans

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College Football preseason All-American lists are starting to roll out as we inch closer and closer to Week 1.

On Monday, On3 released their All-American team — and Mizzou was well represented with Ahmad Hardy highlighted on the first team.

NEW: 2026 On3 Preseason All-America College Football Team

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— On3 (@On3) August 10, 2026

Chris Low called Hardy the best running back in college football:

Hardy’s status for the start of the season and when he might return is in question after suffering a gunshot wound to his leg in May. He’s been medically cleared to play but didn’t practice the first week of camp “as we continue just to get him acclimated back to what it would take to play football,” said Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz. Let’s hope we see Hardy on the field sooner as opposed to later, because if healthy, he’s the best running back in college football. The 5-10, 210-pound Hardy led the nation with 1,181 yards after contact last season.

A perfect time to read up on Jaden Lewis’ running backs preview from yesterday.

Also, via On3, offensive tackle Cayden Green was mentioned a second team All-American.

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