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TCU Player's Brutal Locker Room Assault Revealed
1 Sep
Summary
- Victim hospitalized for three days with brain bleed.
- Former player Jacob Fields faces aggravated assault charges.
- TCU dismissed Fields following the violent incident.

Former TCU safety Jacob Fields faces aggravated assault charges following a violent locker room altercation with wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma. The victim, Ezukanma, was hospitalized for three days after sustaining significant injuries, including a brain bleed and concussion, stemming from being punched and kicked.
Following the incident, Ezukanma required multiple CT scans, with doctors noting a growing hematoma and managing his blood pressure and pain. TCU has dismissed Fields from the team. Fields' agent stated that much of the social media speculation is false and that Fields respects the university's decision.
Fields, a transfer from Louisiana Tech, was projected as a starter for TCU. He had a strong previous season with 92 total tackles and three interceptions. His transfer was highly anticipated, with expectations he would fill a key role in the TCU defense.