Browns running back Quinshon Judkins allegedly punched his girlfriend in the mouth with a closed fist, leaving her with “visible bruising on her chin area” according to an arrest report detailing the disturbing July 7 incident.
The incident began at the Fort Lauderdale airport, where Judkins and the victim arrived after a flight, the report stated and resulted in the rookie’s arrest and being charged with misdemeanor domestic battery in Broward County, Fla.
The 21-year-old Judkins, whom the Browns selected 36th overall in the 2025 draft, allegedly began to grow angry at the victim while at baggage claim, saying “Oh wow, I can’t believe you” and “I’m so done with you” after reading messages from family members.
Judkins is reported to have struck the victim while they were in a car leaving the airport as the victim tried to explain that the messages were not true.
According to the the police report, Judkins eventually pulled over and the victim exited the car to call Judkins’ mother, and sat in the rear seat when she returned.
The report stated that the arguing continued, and that Judkins allegedly turned around to strike the victim additional times, in the arm and leg.
Judkins allegedly later pulled into a Burger King parking lot and the victim exited the vehicle again, and told Judkins, “Don’t touch me again” after re-entering the car.
The report stated that Judkins and the victim were living together from May 2024 until December 2024, but that they were not in a relationship from December until June, when they got back together.
The victim contacted the authorities on Saturday, per authorities, and Judkins, who invoked his Miranda rights when speaking with officers, spent the night at Fort Lauderdale Jail.
The Pike Road, Ala. native had his initial court appearance Sunday morning, and his bond was set at $2,500, according to CBS Miami.
The Browns said they are “aware and gathering more details,” while the NFL is “aware of the matter but will decline further comment,” a league official told ESPN.
Judkins is a former standout at Ole Miss (2022-23) and Ohio State (2024) and remains unsigned.
