FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Running back Quinshon Judkins was drafted by the NFL’s Cleveland Browns earlier this year.
The 21-year-old woke up Sunday behind bars at the Broward County Mail Jail after being arrested on Saturday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
Police said they charged him with misdemeanor domestic battery.
According to Fort Lauderdale police, officers responded on Saturday in reference to a “delayed battery.”
After officers on scene determined that a battery had occurred, they took Judkins into custody.
In court Sunday, his lawyer told a judge they want a full, through investigation into the charge he’s facing.
Judkins’ lawyer said after the alleged abuse happened, the victim stayed with him for five additional days.
The former Ohio State running back helped the Buckeyes to a National Championship last year.
He was selected in the second round by the Browns back at the NFL Draft in April.
According to a spokesperson for the Browns, the team is aware of the arrest and gathering more information.
Judkins was expected to report for training camp on Friday, July 18.
He had nothing to say after bonding out of jail on Sunday afternoon.
