As revelations surrounding the film Concussion, which explores the relationship between football and CTE, continue to make waves across the NFL, one high school student has turned down 12 football scholarships.

Dr. Bennet Omalu, portrayed by Will Smith in the film, believes that O.J. may have sustained brain damage during his 11-year career in the NFL, which could have played a part in his criminally questionable past.

In his upcoming film "Concussion," Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist who discovered the connection between brain disease and football injuries.

Will Smith is getting considerable Oscar buzz for his role as Dr. Bennet Omalu in the upcoming movie "Concussion. "

Will Smith shared his hesitancy to take the role in his upcoming movie 'Concussion' with Variety.

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