Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been arrested on charges of battery and domestic violence, as noted by The Athletic’s Zac Jackson.
Judkins was arrested today in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, per information from the Broward County Sheriff. This news comes shortly before the beginning of Cleveland’s training camp. Judkins is among the many 30 second-round picks from this 12 months’s draft which have yet to sign their rookie contracts.
Through a spokesman the Browns said in an announcement they’re “aware and gathering information” about this example (via Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal). Records indicate the case is “pending trial” at this point, and ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi adds a court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow morning. The costs in query are often a first-degree misdemeanor under Florida law.
Judkins spent his first two college campaigns at Ole Miss. That span included a freshman season through which he racked up 1,567 yards and 16 touchdowns on the bottom. His sophomore campaign saw a discount in efficiency but one other 17 total scores. Judkins transferred to Ohio State for the 2024 season. While operating as a key member of the Buckeyes’ backfield tandem, the 21-year-old averaged 5.5 yards per carry and amassed 1,221 scrimmage yards en path to the team’s national championship.
Last 12 months, Browns second-rounder Mike Hall was arrested on a domestic violence charge. The defensive tackle missed the primary 4 games of the campaign before a one-game suspension was ultimately handed down. Free agent linebacker Devin Bush could likewise face legal and/or league consequences after he was charged with easy assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident involving his girlfriend this spring.
The NFL routinely waits for the legal process to play out before launching an investigation and (potentially) handing down a positive or suspension under the private conduct policy, particularly in domestic violence cases. Although Judkins isn’t yet under contract, he remains to be subject to the policy and thus any discipline which winds up being deemed crucial depending on how his situation unfolds.