by: Grant Grubbs 2 hours ago grant_grubbs_
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, per TMZ Sports. Lee has also reportedly been charged with tampering with evidence.
“Cops were dispatched to a home near Ooltewah — about two-and-a-half hours outside of Nashville — for a report of CPR in progress,” TMZ Sports reported. “After arriving on the scene, cops say they located the victim and attempted life-saving measures, but she later succumbed to her injuries.
“Detectives responded to the scene … with preliminary findings indicating the death was a result of a homicide. Lee was then identified as the suspect and taken into custody at the scene.”
Lee is reportedly being held without bond. Lee played at Ohio State from 2013-15. He was a second-team All-American in 2015 and a key member of the Buckeyes’ national championship team.
As a result of Lee’s fantastic collegiate career, the New York Jets selected him with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft . Lee spent three seasons with the New York Jets, totaling 40 appearances and 36 starts.
In December 2018, Lee was suspended four games due to a PED violation. In May 2019, the Jets declined to pick up fifth-year option on Lee’s contract. Later that month, the Jets traded Lee to the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Lee played in 16 games for the Chiefs and notched two starts. He served on the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad in 2021, but was ultimately released and didn’t sign with another team.