Former Western Kentucky TE Tyler Higbee arrested
A projected NFL draft choice was arrested over the weekend.
According to the Bowling Green Daily News, former Western Kentucky tight end Tyler Higbee was arrested Sunday on several charges, including assault. The alleged incident took place in the early morning hours and the 23-year-old was booked on charges of second-degree assault, alcohol intoxication in a public place and second-degree fleeing or evading police.
He was booked at 2:41 a.m. and subsequently released from custody at 3:15 p.m. Sunday. No other details about his arrest were available.
Higbee had a combined 40 catches and six touchdowns in his first three seasons, but broke out in a big way as a senior. Despite missing five games with a knee injury, Higbee caught 38 passes for 563 yards and eight touchdowns en route to first team All-Conference USA honors.
He was invited to the NFL Combine but did not participate in drills because of the knee issue. However, he reportedly did well during Western Kentucky’s pro day, despite not being at full strength. According to the Daily News, the 6-foot-6, 250-pound Higbee has already visited the Denver Broncos and “had workouts lined up” with the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens.
The NFL Draft begins April 28.
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