Former Alabama Linebacker Arrested for Armed Robbery, Assault

Trey DePriest faces charges in Michigan for November 2025 incident

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:24am

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An extreme close-up of a pair of metal handcuffs against a black background, creating a stark, gritty visual that conceptually represents the arrest of a former college athlete for violent crimes.The arrest of a former college football star for violent crimes exposes the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding athlete misconduct.Today in Detroit

Former University of Alabama linebacker Trey DePriest has been arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with armed robbery, assault, and felonious assault stemming from an incident in Detroit, Michigan in November 2025. DePriest was wanted on a fugitive from justice charge filed in Clark County, Ohio.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of holding high-profile athletes accountable for alleged violent crimes, especially when they cross state lines. It also raises questions about the broader issue of off-field misconduct among college football players and how universities and law enforcement handle such incidents.

The details

According to court records, the charges against DePriest date back to an armed robbery and assault that occurred in Detroit in mid-November 2025. DePriest was wanted on a fugitive from justice charge that was filed against him on Friday in Clark County, Ohio.

  • The alleged armed robbery and assault took place in Detroit in mid-November 2025.
  • DePriest was charged with a fugitive from justice charge on Friday in Clark County, Ohio.

The players

Trey DePriest

A former linebacker for the University of Alabama football team who is now facing charges of armed robbery, assault, and felonious assault in Michigan.

36th District Court

The Michigan state court where the original charges against DePriest were filed.

Clark County Municipal Court

The Ohio state court where DePriest was charged with a fugitive from justice charge.

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What’s next

DePriest will face extradition proceedings to determine if he will be transferred to Michigan to face the original charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of holding high-profile athletes accountable for alleged violent crimes, especially when they cross state lines. It also raises broader questions about the culture of off-field misconduct in college football and how universities and law enforcement handle such incidents.