Ole Miss Player Robert Nkemdiche Falls From Atlanta Hotel: Police

BUCKHEAD, GA - Ole Miss star Robert Nkemdiche fell from the window of a hotel room in Atlanta, police confirmed to Patch. Police responded to the call of a person falling around 11:20 p.m. Saturday and found Nkemdiche conscious and breathing.

According to Atlanta Police, Nkemdiche broke the window, walked approximately 15-feet and climbed over a wall before falling another 15-feet. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.

Police said they also found a small amount of suspected marijuana in the hotel room. Fox-5 sports reporter Cody Chaffins was the first to report the fall.

The incident occurred at the Hyatt Hotel on Peachtree Street in Buckhead.

Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze released a statement Sunday evening, saying, ”We are still learning about the matter, but obviously Robert’s wellbeing is our greatest concern.”

Ole Miss is expected to begin practicing this week for a match up against Oklahoma State in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day.

The defensive lineman is expected to be a top-10 pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Most recently, the junior was selected along with two other Ole Miss players on the AP All American Team.

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