According to multiple reports, sophomore RB Mark Walton has been suspended from the Miami Hurricanes Football team.
BREAKING NEWS: Canes running back Mark Walton has been suspended per UM Athletics Dept.
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) April 23, 2016
#BREAKING Canes RB Mark Walton suspended from team following arrest. More details at 6pm on @nbc6
— Becky C (@BeckyNBC6) April 23, 2016
This suspension was immediately confirmed by UM Athletic Director Blake James.
The presumed starter at RB after the spring, Walton's suspension comes as a shock.