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Oklahoma DT Charles Walker leaves team to focus on NFL future

Graham Watson

With Oklahoma in the midst of a Big 12 title chase, star defensive end Charles Walker has decided to leave the team to focus on his NFL future.

Walker suffered a concussion against TCU on Oct. 1 and there were rumors swirling he left the team then.

Walker was a preseason All-Big 12 selection after posting five sacks and 10 tackles for loss as a redshirt sophomore a year ago. However, concussions have been an issue. He missed last year’s Orange Bowl because of a concussion and only played in four games this year because of the injury.

Oklahoma defensive tackle chose to leave school rather than risk further injury and jeopardize his NFL future. (AP)
Oklahoma defensive tackle chose to leave school rather than risk further injury and jeopardize his NFL future. (AP)

This isn’t a huge surprise, especially with Walker’s concussion history. And while it’s a blow to the Sooners, they’ve gotten along well without him. Remember, it was a just a year ago that many speculated that LSU running back Leonard Fournette should sit out this season in order to preserve himself. While he’s had a decent season, he’s also been hampered by injuries that could hamper his draft stock.

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Graham Watson is the editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at dr.saturday@ymail.com or follow her on Twitter!