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Michigan State football's Kenneth Walker III declares for NFL draft, opts out of Peach Bowl

Kenneth Walker III is one and done.

The Michigan State football star running back declared for the NFL draft and announced via Twitter on Thursday that he plans to skip the 10th-ranked Spartans’ Peach Bowl showdown with No. 12 Pitt on Dec. 30.

“It has been a true honor to represent Michigan State University and wear the Green and White,” Walker wrote in a statement. “I am beyond grateful to Coach (Mel) Tucker and the entire staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to shine under their leadership. As the regular season has come to a close, I would like to announce that I have decided to forgo playing in the Peach Bowl to begin preparation for the NFL Draft.