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Veteran DB for Tennessee arrested on felony assault charge ahead of Alabama game

Tennessee DB Jaylen McCollough on the field during the 2022 season
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Tennessee’s defense may be without a senior leader in its secondary against Alabama.

According to Trey Wallace of OutKick via FOX, defensive back Jaylen McCollough got arrested Sunday on a felony assault charge.

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The police report said, “aggravated assault” at 9:14 p.m.

No monetary offer has been made for his bond. McCollough is a starter for the Volunteers through five games. The 6-foot, 205-pounder has 23 tackles, a tackle for loss, and two quarterback hurries. He led Tennessee for interceptions (three) in 2021 and had five pass breakups, a quarterback hurry, a forced fumble, 49 total tackles, and 3.5 tackles for loss. The Volunteers have other talented players on defense, but not having McCollough’s leadership versus Alabama’s offense at Neyland Stadium will be tough.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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