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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Miami Herald
NFL rookie arrested in Broward punched ex during dispute over text messages, cops say
Quinshon Judkins, a rookie running back for the Cleveland Browns, punched his ex-girlfriend in the mouth during a heated argument over text messages while the couple vacationed in South Florida, police say. Judkins' ex reported the domestic violence incident on Saturday — although the battery occurred five days before, on July 6. Judkins, 21, was arrested at the Four Seasons Hotel, 525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, per a police report. The victim told investigators she waited to report the incident because 'she felt bad due to [Judkins'] recent success and career' but changed her mind after speaking with her loved ones. Judkins and his ex-girlfriend had split in December but were rekindling their relationship at the time of the incident, the report shows. READ MORE: Cleveland Browns rookie cuffed after domestic violence incident in Broward: cops Judkins, who faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, bonded out of the Broward Main Jail on Sunday. The Miami Herald reached out to his attorney David Weinstein but hasn't received a response as of Monday afternoon. Judkins' ex-girlfriend told investigators that their spat began at the baggage claim of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, when Judkins got frustrated after reading messages from family members. The nature of the messages wasn't mention in the police report. However, their argument escalated when they entered a Lamborghini SUV. Judkins' ex, according to the report, told him the messages weren't true, then Judkins punched her in the mouth. Officers noted in the report that she had visible bruising on her chin — and photographs of her injuries. At one point, the victim got out of the SUV and called Judkins' mother, although she didn't tell her what had transpired, the report says. She got back inside, and the squabble over the messages continued. Judkins then hit his ex-girlfriend several times while driving, according to the report. She had visible bruises on her arm and thigh — and photos of her injuries, officers told police she began to kick her feet at Judkins to defend herself, the report says. Shortly after, Judkins pulled into a Burger King parking lot, where his ex told him, 'Don't touch me again.'It's unclear from the police report what happened in the five days before she reported the incident. Judkins was selected in the second round with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Browns after having played for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In 2022, he was named SEC Freshman of the Year when he was a second-string running back for the University of Mississippi Rebels.
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Miami Herald
13-07-2025
- Miami Herald
Cleveland Browns player charged in Fort Lauderdale domestic violence case: records
Quinshon Judkins, a rookie running back for the Cleveland Browns, was arrested Saturday in Fort Lauderdale in connection with a possible domestic violence situation, records show. According to Broward Sheriff's Office jail records, Judkins was arrested sometime Saturday by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He is facing one charge of battery, possibly relating to domestic violence. Fort Lauderdale police did not immediately respond when asked about the arrest. Details on the crime he is alleged to have committed have not been released. Judkins was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft after having played for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In 2022, he was named SEC Freshman of the Year. This is a developing story.
Miami Herald
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Meet the HBCU Legend Behind the SEC's Most Dangerous QB
'He came to me on a mission.' That's how Ramon Robinson-HBCU legend, Benedict College Hall of Famer, and quarterback whisperer-describes the first time he met LaNorris Sellers. The future star was just a middle schooler back then. Now, he's the name lighting up SEC defenses and rewriting South Carolina football history. Sellers, the reigning SEC Freshman of the Year, is coming off a 25-touchdown season that sparked the Gamecocks to a 9-win campaign and serious College Football Playoff buzz heading into this fall. At just 20 years old, he's already being projected as a possible top-5 NFL Draft pick in 2026. But his journey? It didn't start under stadium lights-it started on a practice field with a South Carolina legend from the HBCU ranks. Ramon Robinson is one of South Carolina's most decorated quarterbacks. A three-sport phenom from Anderson, SC, Robinson made history as the first Black quarterback to start at T.L. Hanna High School, where he led the state in passing as a senior. He later etched his name into the Benedict College record books, still holding the all-time marks for passing yards and total offense. After his time at Benedict, Robinson became the first player from the school to sign a professional football contract, joining the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1999. His career spanned nearly a decade across the CFL and arena football before injuries forced his retirement. But that was only the beginning of his real impact. 2011 Robinson founded RR Elite QB Training, which later evolved into Elite Position Training (EPT), a nonprofit powerhouse for football development and mentorship in the Southeast. The same year, he started coaching a young LaNorris Sellers. 'He was a sponge to everything I was delivering,' Robinson said in an interview with WYFF4, an NBC affiliate out of Greenville, SC. Sellers was far from a blue-chip recruit. Despite leading South Florence to a 29-game win streak and a state title, most major recruiting outlets tagged him a 3-star prospect. Overlooked? Sure. But Robinson made sure that the underdog mentality stuck. 'I make sure he understands and continues to understand, 'you were overlooked, you're still overlooked. Keep that chip on your shoulder,' Robinson told WYFF4. 'He uses that energy to build on what he's doing right now. That's what his thing was, 'I want to go to South Carolina, I want to build my own legacy.'' And it's working. Last season, Sellers dazzled with arm talent, poise, and next-level athleticism. He's working with Robinson on throwing with even more anticipation this offseason-fine-tuning what could become a Heisman-level skillset. And with a loaded receiver room, a strong O-line, and sky-high expectations in Columbia, the Gamecocks might just shock the college football world this year. What makes this story even more powerful? Robinson's work doesn't end with Sellers. Over the last 15 years, Robinson and his EPT team-which includes standout coaches like Bobby McGowens (WR), ChaChi Sullivan (DB), and Rashaad Jackson (DL)-have helped over 100 players earn college scholarships. Seven QBs from his 2018 class alone signed with programs like Clemson, Temple, and Coastal Carolina. In 2021, Robinson was named CEO of The QB Legacy, a national coalition of elite QB trainers. He also serves as commissioner of the Post-Grad Football League (PGFL), continuing to create pathways for players who need a second chance to shine. His mission? Develop high-character athletes on the field, and better men off it. This July, Robinson returns home to host a youth football camp at the Anderson Rec Center, where he'll pour into the next wave of young talent, just like he did with Sellers. From Benedict College to the SEC spotlight, the connection between HBCUs and high-level football success is alive and well. Ramon Robinson proves that you don't need a Power Five pedigree to change the game-you just need passion, purpose, and patience. And if LaNorris Sellers keeps rising the way he's expected to? That HBCU legacy will likely be front and center on NFL Draft night. The post Meet the HBCU Legend Behind the SEC's Most Dangerous QB appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU Star, NFL Record Breaker Earns Hall of Fame Honor
Isaiah Crowell's football journey hasn't been easy, but it's always been electrifying. Now, the Columbus, Georgia native and former NFL record breaker and HBCU standout is receiving one of the most prestigious honors in his home state-a spot in the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame. Crowell, a dominant force out of Carver High School, will be among 33 inductees honored at the 2025 GHSFHOF induction ceremony on October 25 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. It's a full-circle moment for a player once ranked as the nation's No. 1 high school running back. At Carver, Crowell was a nightmare for defenses. As a junior, he racked up 1,915 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns on 185 carries. He followed that with 1,721 yards and 18 scores in his senior season. All part of a monster high school career that saw him total 4,872 rushing yards. The awards piled up. AJC All-Classifications Player of the Year, GACA North Georgia Player of the Year, and AJC Super 11 - to name a few. He signed with the University of Georgia in 2011 and didn't waste time making an impact, rushing for 856 yards and earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors. But legal trouble that summer cut his time in Athens short. Crowell transferred to Alabama State, an HBCU that gave him a second shot - and he made the most of it. Under head coach Reggie Barlow, he put up 1,964 yards and 30 touchdowns in two seasons, showing flashes of the brilliance that made him a blue-chip recruit. "I was given a second chance by a lot of people, and I took advantage of it," Crowell said in a 2021 interview with the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. "When my son was born, I was like, 'I want to be successful.' It was a turning point." Despite those big numbers, Crowell went undrafted in 2014 - a crushing blow that brought him to tears. But the Cleveland Browns came calling, and his NFL dream was back on. Crowell signed a three-year deal with Cleveland and proved he belonged. As a rookie, he ranked second in rushing touchdowns (8) and fifth in rushing yards (607) among all first-year players. By 2016, he was hitting his stride with 952 rushing yards, the best season of his pro career. His production earned him a three-year, $12 million deal with the New York Jets in 2018. He made headlines early for his electric play and a controversial touchdown celebration in a nationally televised return to Cleveland. Fined but unbothered, Crowell ran for 219 yards against the Broncos. Setting a franchise single-game record and the NFL's all-time mark for most yards per carry in a game (14.33) with at least 15 attempts. Crowell's NFL career was ultimately cut short by injury-an Achilles tear in 2019 with the Oakland Raiders-but he says he has no regrets. "I know I really accomplished my dream, and I really stood out," he said. "The hard work paid off." Now focused on family, business, and charity, Crowell continues to give back to the Columbus community. His Feed the Crow Foundation hosts annual Thanksgiving events, donates meals to the homeless, and provides free youth football camps. The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame selection committee didn't shy away from Isaiah Crowell's past - they embraced his total story. His high school dominance, HBCU resurgence, NFL impact, and community outreach made him a well-rounded, worthy inductee. "He was explosive,he was electric, he was powerful. He had a great head for the game," said DJ Jones, a fellow Carver alum and former NFL defensive back. "When you consider what he has done, the strides he's made … that made an impact." From a five-star phenom to an HBCU success story to an NFL standout - and now, a Hall of Famer - Isaiah Crowell's legacy in Georgia football is secure. The post HBCU Star, NFL Record Breaker Earns Hall of Fame Honor appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tre Johnson's Outfit at 2025 NBA Draft is Turning Heads For the Wrong Reason
Tre Johnson's Outfit at 2025 NBA Draft is Turning Heads For the Wrong Reason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA Draft is a moment where 59 players from across the world will hear their name called, marking the beginning of their childhood dream of becoming NBA players. Advertisement While the draft is, of course, known for providing the NBA's biggest stars, it is also known for giving us some dos and don'ts when it comes to fashion. Whether it was LeBron James' baggy suit during the 2003 NBA Draft, Trae Young's shorts with his suit or Kevin Knox's "Fortnite" suit in 2018, there have been plenty of memorable suits throughout the years. Unfortunately for former Texas Longhorns star, Tre Johnson, his suit appears to be trending toward joining this list of fashion don'ts. The No. 6 overall selection by the Washington Wizards also went the shorts route, but his are oversized, and he has a pair of white sox to go with them. Advertisement Fans on social media had plenty to say about his outfit, with many of them not necessarily feeling it. "Draft outfit stolen from a 1920s boys boarding school," joked one fan. "If he doesn't come out with a guitar singing "Shoot To Thrill" I'm leaving the arena," said another. "Getting attention was his goal, not fashion. Unfortunately many will fall into his trap of commenting on this poorly chosen outfit …. Myself included," wrote a third. "Not tre… dressed like he attends a hs all male boarding school," quipped another. Tre Johnson stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the sixth pick by the Washington Penner-Imagn Images While fans may not love his outfit, fans in D.C. will love his scoring ability. The 2025 SEC Freshman of the Year averaged 19.9 points per game on 42.7% shooting from the field and 39.7% from deep. Advertisement With the Wizards moving on from Jordan Poole, Johnson can step into that role and possibly be even more efficient. Related: Cooper Flagg's NBA Salary Revealed After Making Draft History This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
