Oklahoma DT Charles Walker Leaving Team To Prepare For NFL Draft

Oklahoma Sooners star defensive tackle Charles Walker is one of Oklahoma's best players, but he won't be suiting up for them again this season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Walker has told head coach Bob Stoops that he is leaving the team to prepare for the NFL Draft:

#Oklahoma star DT Charles Walker told coach Bob Stoops that he's leaving the team immediately to prepare for the draft. He's projected high

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2016

Walker suffered a concussion in Week 4 of the college season and has not played since. Head coach Bob Stoops said Walker was scheduled to meet with the team's training staff on Monday morning.

The concussion in the second Walker has suffered in recent months. He also sustained one before their Orange Bowl loss to Clemson on New Year's Eve.

A 2016 Preseason All-Big 12 team selection, Walker tallied seven tackles this season.

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