Former Ohio State LB Darron Lee arrested, charged with first-degree murder

Former Ohio State linebacker and 2016 first-round NFL Draft pick Darron Lee has been arrested on first-degree murder charges in Tennessee. Local authorities in Hamilton County reported that Lee, 31, was taken into custody after police discovered a woman's body in a home in Ooltewah, a suburb of Chattanooga. Lee, who grew up in Chattanooga, faces charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.

Lee was a standout player for Ohio State, making significant contributions to the Buckeyes' national championship run in 2014. He was later drafted by the New York Jets and played in the NFL for several teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders. His NFL career, however, was followed by a series of legal issues.

In April 2023, Lee was arrested in Ohio on charges of domestic violence and assault, involving incidents with his mother and the mother of his child. He also faced felony drug charges after being found with cocaine during that