Kenneth Walker
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Headed for 2022 NFL Draft
Walker announced Thursday via his personal Twitter account that he will opt out of playing in the Dec. 30 Peach Bowl game against Pittsburgh and forgo his remaining eligibility at Michigan State in advance of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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After arriving in East Lansing as a transfer from Wake Forest in the offseason, Walker proceeded to turn in one of the best seasons by a Big Ten running back in recent memory. He carried 263 times for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns and added another score on 13 receptions for 89 yards en route to taking home the Doak Walker Award. Walker's availability for the bowl game had already been in flux while he nursed an ankle injury, but the junior running back's announcement Thursday officially closed the door on him playing against Pittsburgh. Jordon Simmons should be the next man up for carries out of the Spartans backfield.
After arriving in East Lansing as a transfer from Wake Forest in the offseason, Walker proceeded to turn in one of the best seasons by a Big Ten running back in recent memory. He carried 263 times for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns and added another score on 13 receptions for 89 yards en route to taking home the Doak Walker Award. Walker's availability for the bowl game had already been in flux while he nursed an ankle injury, but the junior running back's announcement Thursday officially closed the door on him playing against Pittsburgh. Jordon Simmons should be the next man up for carries out of the Spartans backfield.
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Bowl game status unclear
Coach Mel Tucker suggested Monday he's uncertain whether or not Walker (ankle) will play in the bowl game versus Pitt, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Presse reports.
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In uniform Saturday
Walker (undisclosed) is in uniform for Saturday's game against Penn State, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Banged up in loss
Walker was "a little banged up" according to coach Mel Tucker after Michigan State's loss to Ohio State, Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News reports. He finished the day with six carries for 25 yards and one catch for four yards.
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Keeps rolling Saturday
Walker had 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns against Maryland and added two catches for 29 yards.
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Over 100 yards in upset
Walker had 23 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown against Purdue.
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