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Oklahoma DL Brynden Walker Announces Retirement From Football

An Oklahoma career has been cut short.

Sooners junior defensive lineman Brynden Walker made a big life announcement on Saturday, revealing that he has elected to retire from the game of football, citing back issues that have plagued him over his career as the cause for the decision.

“I give all my praises to the most high for giving me the blessing to be in this situation,” Walker wrote on Twitter. “For the last two years, I’ve poured my entire heart and soul into being the best student in the classroom and the best player on the field to the best of my abilities. I want to thank the University of Oklahoma for giving me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream of playing college football, but more importantly, providing me with an amazing education. For the last 16 years of my life, I’ve worked hard to be in the position I’m in today, but with a heavy heart I’ve decided that it’s best for me and my long-term health to walk away from the sport I love so much.

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