Former Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins, who was arrested on domestic violence charges in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 12, canceled his youth football camp at a suburban Cleveland high school “due to unforeseen circumstances.”
The camp was scheduled for July 15. Judkins also canceled a meet-and-greet at a Cleveland bar July 14, according to WKYC 3, a Cleveland television station.
Judkins is a second-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns. He was arrested in at a Four Seasons hotel on a report of “delayed battery” He was charged with misdemeanor “touch or strike/battery/domestic violence.” The victim, an ex-girlfriend, waited five days to come forward.
According to the incident report issued by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Judkins allegedly struck the woman with repeated blows, including a punch to the “mouth/chin area.” The alleged incident occurred in an SUV near the Fort Lauderdale airport July 7.
Judkins was released after posting a $2,500 bond July 13, following a court appearance.
In court, Judkins’ lawyer questioned the credibility of the victim and the “after-the-fact” report.
Judkins, 21, was drafted in the second round, 36th overall, on April 25. The Browns are looking for a running back to replace workhorse Nick Chubb, who signed with the Houston Texans July 9.
Judkins has yet to sign a contract. He is one of a number of second-round picks who’ve yet to sign. Second-round picks are now eligible for guaranteed contracts and, presumably, negotiating such deals is the cause for the delay in signings.
The Browns are following the Judkins case and gathering facts. Judkins could be subject to an NFL suspension.
Judkins rushed for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns for Ohio State last season.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Former Ohio State football star Quinshon Judkins cancels kids camp after arrest in Florida
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