Ole Miss LB Denzel Nkemdiche Reportedly In An Oxford ICU

Update:
The family of Denzel Nkemdiche released a statement Thursday saying that his condition is "not life-threatening," but he will remain in the hospital to recover and will not play this weekend vs. LSU.

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Multiple sources are reporting that Ole Miss linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche is in the intensive care unit of Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi and has been there since Monday.

The reason for his hospitalization is unknown. Per Rivals.com:

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Nkemdiche was found on Monday and taken to the hospital, where he was admitted, according to sources.

Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said earlier Wednesday Nkemdiche is "dealing with a personal matter."

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The report also says that Nkemdiche was conscious, as of Wednesday night.

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Nkemdiche leads the Rebels with 53 tackles so far this season.