Super Bowl Winner & Former NY Jets First-Round Pick Charged With First-Degree Murder

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Former New York Jets first-round pick Darron Lee has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend in Tennessee.

ESPN is reporting that Lee was taken into custody after police were dispatched to a home near Ooltewah, about two-and-a-half hours outside of Nashville, on Thursday. 

The cops arrived on a report of CPR in progress. They say they attempted life-saving measures, but the woman in question succumbed to her injuries. 

“Deputies were dispatched to a residence Thursday afternoon to report a CPR in progress. Upon arrival, first responders located a woman and attempted life-saving measures, but it was determined that she was deceased,” the outlet noted. 

Detectives later determined the death a homicide. They identified Lee as the suspect and arrested the former Ohio State standout at the scene. 

The authorities have charged Lee with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Jail records state he is being held without bond. 

You can see his mugshot below:

The 31-year-old is due to appear in court on Wednesday.

Darron Lee Was Previously Arrested For Violent Conduct

Darron Lee won a national championship with the Buckeyes in 2014 before the Jets drafted him as the 20th overall pick in 2016. He spent three years with the franchise, registering 241 total tackles, 17 for loss, and four sacks. 

Lee joined the Kansas City Chiefs via trade in 2019 and was part of a Super Bowl-winning roster before signing with the Buffalo Bills. 

The former Buckeye joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021. The team placed him on the injured reserve nearly two months later. They eventually released him. 

Lee was arrested for assault and domestic violence in Ohio in 2023. He pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal.