College football star Mekhi Nelson has been arrested in Florida following an alleged altercation with his pregnant girlfriend at a luxury vacation resort.
According to TMZ, the Nebraska Cornhuskers running back was booked for misdemeanor battery around noon on Monday in the Florida Keys after the incident.
The redshirt sophomore was taken into custody on the grounds of the Blue Flamingo Resort, located in Key West, before being transported to a nearby jail facility.
According to a police report, obtained by TMZ, officers responded to call for a disturbance early on Monday and, upon arrival at Nelson’s room, were met by the Cornhuskers star – who admitted he was in a dispute with the mother of his children
Nelson is entering his third year with the Nebraska program.
The arrest marks a major off-season setback for the young running back, who was widely tipped by coaching staff to compete for a starting role this fall.
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College football star Mekhi Nelson has been arrested in Florida following an alleged altercation
Nelson’s mugshot was released by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office following his arrest
The redshirt sophomore was taken into custody on the grounds of the Blue Flamingo Resort
