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Rookie NFL Player Quinshon Judkins Arrested for Battery in Florida
13 Jul
Summary
- Quinshon Judkins, a rookie with the Cleveland Browns, was arrested on July 12, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Judkins faces a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly touching or striking another person against their will.
- Judkins was a standout running back at Ole Miss and Ohio State, helping the Buckeyes win the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship.
On July 12, 2023, former Ohio State and Ole Miss football player Quinshon Judkins was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a misdemeanor battery charge. According to the arrest report, Judkins, who was recently selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft, is accused of "actually and intentionally touching or striking another person against the will of the other."
Judkins, who played two seasons at Ole Miss (2022-2023) and one at Ohio State (2023-2024), was a standout running back, setting school records at Ole Miss and helping the Buckeyes win the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship. In his lone season at Ohio State, Judkins rushed for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns, adding 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The Browns, who selected Judkins with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 draft, are currently "aware and gathering information" on the incident. Judkins faces a potential penalty of up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted of the misdemeanor battery charge. The NFL has also acknowledged the matter but declined further comment as the legal process unfolds.
