Walker will return for 2016 season

Arkansas' Kody Walker (24) looks to dodge past Missouri's Ian Simon (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Samantha Baker)
Arkansas' Kody Walker (24) looks to dodge past Missouri's Ian Simon (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Samantha Baker)

— Arkansas running back Kody Walker will return for the 2016 season, Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema said Saturday.

Walker was granted a sixth season of eligibility last summer after missing the majority of the 2010 and 2011 seasons with an injury. Walker graduated in December and indicated prior to the Liberty Bowl that he had not decided whether to return for another season.

Last season, Walker rushed for 394 yards and six touchdowns. He has missed 26 games to injury during his time with the Razorbacks, including four in 2015.

Walker will be Arkansas' top running back entering the spring season. Junior Alex Collins has declared for the NFL Draft and freshman Rawleigh Williams is recovering from surgery to repair a neck injury.

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