Former Buckeye, Browns draft pick Quinshon Judkins won't be charged for July incident
CLEVELAND (WCMH) -- Former Ohio State running back and Cleveland Browns draft pick Quinshon Judkins will not face formal charges after being arrested in July for an alleged domestic violence incident.
A memorandum obtained by NBC4 from the Broward State attorney's office in Florida said that prosecutors will not seek a misdemeanor battery charge. Judkins was charged with a count of “touch or strike/battery/domestic violence," according to Broward County records.
Among the reasons prosecutors said Judkins would not be charged include no video surveillance of the alleged incident, no independent witnesses, a delayed report of the incident, and more. The full memorandum can be seen by clicking here.
A police report obtained by NBC4 sister station WJW in Cleveland said that Judkins and his off-and-on girlfriend had arrived at the Fort Lauderdale airport on the evening of July 7. The two got into a rental car and Judkins was alleged to have punched the woman in the face, left arm, and thigh.
She reported the incident to police on July 12 at 5 p.m. According to the report, police said she had visible bruising on her body as well as in pictures she provided to investigators.
"The delay is problematic as the victim was alone on numerous occasions without the Defendant, had the ability and resources to make the report without his knowledge, but chose not to do so," wrote assistant state attorney Barbara Driscoll.
As of Thursday, Judkins is the only NFL rookie without a contract. If he signs with the Browns soon, he will be part of their roster for the Sept. 7 regular season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
He transferred from Ole Miss in 2024 to join Ohio State and was instrumental in its national championship campaign last year. He led the team in rushing with 1,060 yards and tied for the team lead with 16 touchdowns. Judkins scored three times in the Buckeyes' national championship victory over Notre Dame on Jan. 20.