Brian Edwards, 20, is accused of grabbing his girlfriend by the neck to stop her from leaving.
Florida junior cornerback Brian Edwards was arrested by Gainesville police Monday and is facing a charge of simple battery/date violence following an altercation with his girlfriend in his apartment.
Edwards and the woman got into an argument, and as she attempted to leave the apartment, Edward grabbed her by the neck to stop her, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report. She had marks on her neck and a scratch on her shoulder.
Edwards, 20, and the woman have been dating for two years, according to the report. A witness to the incident intervened in an effort to stop the argument and then called 911.
A simple battery charge is a misdemeanor under Florida law.
Edwards, who is from Miramar, has played in 18 games in his UF career. This past season, he recorded nine tackles, four pass breakups, one quarterback hurry and a fumble recovery.
He finished the spring as a backup at one of the cornerback spots.