Philadelphia (AP) - The Cleveland Browns raised some eyebrows by using the first pick of the sixth round on Florida defensive tackle Caleb Brantley, who is facing a domestic battery charge.
According to a Gainesville police affidavit, Brantley and Chelsea Austin were arguing shortly after 2 A.M. April 13 when she pushed him.
The affidavit says Brantley responded by hitting the woman in the face, knocking her out and dislodging a tooth.
Brantley's draft stock plummeted following the charge.Brantley declared for the NFL following his junior season.
He led the Gators with nine and a half tackles for loss and had two and a half sacks.
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