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Miami suspends RB Walton

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April 23, 2016 at 12:14 pm.

Nov 21, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker P.J. Davis (40) pushes Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton (1) out of bounce during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 21, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker P.J. Davis (40) pushes Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton (1) out of bounce during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Sophomore running back Mark Walton of the Miami Hurricanes was suspended from the team following a recent arrest, the university confirmed on Saturday to Local10 News.

The Associated Press reported that Walton was charged with DUI and that other charges are pending.

“We are aware of the situation regarding Mark Walton and we have taken immediate action by suspending him from the team,” Athletics Director Blake James told Local 10 News. “We have no further comment at the time.”

Walton amassed 1,054 all-purpose yards and scored 10 touchdowns for the Hurricanes last season. He rushed for 56 yards on 10 carries in Miami’s spring game.

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