Robert Nkemdiche Suspended For Sugar Bowl, Declares For NFL Draft

Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze has suspended talented defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche for his Atlanta hotel incident where he fell from a 4th floor window and was later charged with marijuana possession.

Nkemdiche later announced that will be declare himself eligible for the 2016 NFL Draft. Per ESPN:

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"While I wish I could have finished this journey with my team, I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this program, and I am ready to begin the next phase of my life," Nkemdiche said in a statement. "I have learned a valuable lesson in the last week, and I look forward to showing NFL personnel that this is not representative of my true character. I want to thank my coaches, my teammates and Rebel Nation for their support these past three years, and I look forward to making them proud for years to come."

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Nkemdiche is projected to be a top-10 pick in the NFL draft.