HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall safety Brandon Drayton has been suspended from all team-related activities following his arrest Wednesday afternoon on charges of strangulation and domestic battery.
The criminal complaint says Drayton, 22, was spotted by a Marshall University police officer grabbing a female victim around the neck and shoulder area and yelling at her Wednesday just after noon.
The incident occurred in the 400 block of 21st Street, and the victim had red marks around her neck and chest area, according to investigators.
Drayton, a junior, is fourth on the Herd with 46 tackles this season. The Largo, Fla., native has 159 career tackles in 32 games.
Drayton was taken to Western Regional Jail and his bond was set at $55,000.