Ole Miss LB Denzel Nkemdiche Hospitalized for Undisclosed Reasons

The Ole Miss Rebels could be without one of their senior defensive leaders on Saturday, as linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche has been hospitalized for an undisclosed reason. Nkemdiche is expected to be released on Thursday, but is unlikely to play against LSU after being taken to the hospital on Monday after missing a meeting on Sunday.

Initial reports stated that Nkemdiche was originally taken to the intensive care unit, but no further information was given regarding his status or the extent of his health concerns.

Nkemdiche has led the Rebels in tackles this season with 53, and is the older brother of Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche, who is expected to be among the first players taken in the 2016 NFL Draft.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.