Just days before Cleveland Browns rookies are expected to report for preseason camp, one name may be missing from the roll call—and for all the wrong reasons.
Quinshon Judkins, the talented young running back and second-round draft pick, is making headlines not for his skills on the field, but for legal trouble in Florida.
Arrest in Florida on Battery and Domestic Violence Charges
According to reports, Judkins was arrested in Broward County, Florida, on battery and domestic violence charges.
The news was first shared by The Athletic’s Zac Jackson on Saturday.
Judkins is said to still be in custody, and at this time, it’s unclear whether he’s been granted bail or when he might be released.
Promising Start Now Clouded by Uncertainty
Judkins had all the makings of a breakout star. With an impressive college career at both Ohio State and Ole Miss, he caught the attention of the Cleveland Browns, who used their 36th overall pick in April’s NFL Draft to bring him aboard.
But despite the draft spotlight, Judkins has yet to officially sign with the team.
He’s currently the only member of Cleveland’s 2025 draft class who hasn’t finalized a contract.
NFL Personal Conduct Policy Could Come Into Play
Even though Judkins hasn’t signed with the Browns yet, he’s still subject to the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.
That means disciplinary action from the league is a possibility, especially if the investigation leads to formal charges or a conviction.
With training camp around the corner, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Cleveland’s rookies are due to report on July 18, and it’s now uncertain whether Judkins will even be allowed—or able—to attend.
The Last Rookie Without a Deal
While fellow draft classmates like Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel have already signed their rookie contracts and are preparing for the season ahead, Judkins is now facing a very different kind of pressure.
He’s the lone unsigned rookie in Cleveland’s 2025 draft class, and his arrest throws yet another complication into the mix.
What’s Next for Judkins and the Browns?
With no official word yet from either the team or the league, the next steps remain unclear.
Will the Browns stand by their pick or consider moving on? Will the league step in before the legal process plays out? These are questions hovering over both Judkins’ career and the Browns’ preseason plans.
More updates are expected in the coming days as this story develops and as the NFL and team management respond.