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Wake Forest RB Kenneth Walker III to opt out of rest of football season

College Football, Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Wake Forest running back Kenneth Walker III has informed the coaching staff that he plans to opt out of the remainder of the season, coach Dave Clawson said Tuesday.

Walker is the Demon Deacons' No. 2 rusher at 579 yards and has 13 rushing touchdowns. His decision comes as Wake Forest prepares to play its first game in nearly a month this weekend at Louisville after being on hold due to coronavirus issues.

Clawson said Tuesday some players had decided to opt out and later changed their minds. He said the team would be open to Walker returning if he changed his mind and went back through required safety protocols to rejoin the team.

"We're expecting to play the rest of the year without him at this point,'' Clawson said.

Clawson said the sophomore has indicated he plans to return to the team in the spring semester.

Christian Beal-Smith had split work with Walker this season, rushing for a team-best 592 yards. Clawson said reserves Justice Ellison and Ahmani Marshall could see more work in Walker's absence.

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