Former Michigan offensive lineman and first-round NFL draft prospect Taylor Lewan has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and two counts of assault or assault and battery following an altercation last December, according to court records.
The Ann Arbor News reported Lewan is scheduled to be arraigned on April 8 in the 15th District Court in Ann Arbor, Mich.
The incident occurred outside an Ann Arbor bar at 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 1 when two Ohio State fans claimed an unprovoked Lewan punched and attacked them only hours after Ohio State defeated Michigan.
When asked about the altercation at the NFL Combine, Lewan downplayed the events.
“I wasn’t in any fight,” Lewan said. “I was actually breaking something up. Some guy said I slugged him.”
Detective Lt. Robert Pfannes confirmed that Lewan was the only person facing charges from that specific incident.
Lewan is projected to be a top-15 pick in 2014 NFL Draft. He is ranked No. 9 overall by NFLDraftScout.com.
Lewan has faced some scrutiny through the draft process from both NFL teams and the media for his undisciplined attitude, on and off the field.
At the Combine, Lewan reinforced that the allegations aren’t a reflection of his character.
“That’s not who I am off the field,” Lewan said. “It’s not the kind of person I am. It might seem that way because of the way I play football but it’s not who I am.”