One NFL rookie running back has made his road to getting on the field a lot harder for himself. Though given the charges, it’s a bit hard to sympathize.
On Saturday, Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested in Broward County, Florida on charges of battery and domestic violence.
Further details on the crime he’s been booked for are not currently available. He is still in jail as of writing and his initial court appearance will be on Sunday morning.
“Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on a domestic violence and battery charge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police department and Broward County arrest records,” ESPN’s Daniel Ayefusi wrote.
“Judkins was still in jail as of Saturday night and scheduled to have his initial court appearance Sunday morning, according to court records.”
Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on a domestic violence and battery charge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police department and Broward County arrest records.More via @DanielOyefusi:https://t.co/EaVSNBzmtI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 13, 2025
Judkins was the No. 36 overall pick by the Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a record-breaking running back Ole Miss between 2022 and 2023 and helped the Ohio State Buckeyes win a national title in 2024.
But the domestic violence charges against him have caused the support and respect that Judkins has previously had to evaporate. Across social media, Judkins has been either condemned or mocked by fans in the hours since the news broke.
“Dude was so in position. On-field, off-field and fantasy. Then this,” one user lamented.
“Oooof. And he’s unsigned right? There goes that $. For sure lost any leverage he might’ve had,” wrote another.
“Geez – first draft pick to be cut,” a third predicted.
“You have your entire life in front of you and you fumble it.”
“He’s done.
“What a dumbass. On the verge of becoming a multimillionaire.”
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The Browns used one of the picks they received in the blockbuster Day 1 trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars to bring him into the fold.
But like many second-round picks in this year’s draft, he remains unsigned due to a dispute over the guaranteed money in the deal.
As some online have pointed out, Judkins’ arrest is going to send any leverage he might have in negotiations up in smoke.
At this point he’ll be lucky if he’s even allowed to play football in Week 1, let alone if he’s being paid the amount he wants.
Judkins’ entire career could be in jeopardy before the first whistle of training camp.
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