Update: Ole Miss DL Robert Nkemdiche injured in fall from building
Fox 5 in Atlanta is reporting that police have confimed that Ole Miss DL Robert Nkemdiche injured himself in a fall from a hotel room on Saturday night.
The news station reports that the fall came from about 15 feet off the ground at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Buckhead, Ga., which is a suburb of Atlanta.
That is an update from the previously reported 4th story fall:
The latest statement from APD changes fall from 4th story window to 15 ft. Mentions suspected marijuana in room. Says Nkemdiche was stable.
— Cody Chaffins (@CodyChaffins) December 13, 2015
Here is more from the station’s report:
According to a report from Atlanta Police, Nkemdiche suffered multiple cuts and abrasions from the fall, however, he told police he “did not know how he ended up on the ground.”
The report also said no one was in the room when Nkemdiche fell, and that drug usage may have been a factor.
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze has been contacted for comment:
From Ole Miss coach Freeze re: Nkemdiche "We are still learning about the matter, but obviously Robert's wellbeing is our greatest concern.
— Cody Chaffins (@CodyChaffins) December 13, 2015
Nkemdiche played high school football in Gwinnett County. He is expected to be a top prospect for the 2016 NFL draft.
The Tweet that set all of the SEC family on high alert was sent out early Sunday afternoon:
BREAKING: ATL police confirm responding to Ole Miss star Robert Nkemdiche falling from a 4th flr window. Said to have multiple cuts.
— Cody Chaffins (@CodyChaffins) December 13, 2015
We will continue to provide more information as it is discovered.