Robert Nkemdiche’s injury leads to question: Should he play offense?

Editor’s note: Ole Miss has officially ruled Robert Nkemdiche out for the game with a concussion.

Ole Miss standout defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche suffered a head injury while running the football on a short yardage play Saturday, leading many to wonder whether he should be used in such situations.

Nkemdiche is no stranger to playing offense. Earlier this season he caught a touchdown pass.

He was hurt Saturday while stuffed on a 3rd-and-1 play at the Memphis 10-yard line. ESPN reported he is questionable to return.

Ole Miss DL Robert Nkemdiche is questionable to return after suffering a head injury, according to ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge.

— Alex Scarborough (@ByScarborough) October 17, 2015

Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche gets hurt playing offense. Probably time to keep potential No. 1 draft pick just on defense.

— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) October 17, 2015

Did the Robert Nkemdiche offensive experiment just officially end as he walks off field with trainers? I vote yes. #MISSvsMEM

— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) October 17, 2015

Ole Miss best defender Robert Nkemdiche may have just got concussed while playing offense. That experiment oughta come to an end, huh?

— Patrick Schmidt (@PatrickASchmidt) October 17, 2015

Chris Wright

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A 30-time APSE award-winning editor with previous stints at the Miami Herald, The Indianapolis Star and News & Observer, Executive Editor Chris Wright oversees editorial operations for Saturday Down South.