BEREA -- As many of the second-round draft picks around the NFL signed their contracts to join their respective teams for training camp, the Browns second, second-round pick is not one of them.
Running back Quinshon Judkins was drafted in the second-round (36th overall) by the Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft after they drafted linebacker Carson Schwesinger with the 33rd overall pick.
As Browns rookies and quarterbacks reported to Berea on July 18 for the start of training camp, Judkins was not one of them.
Judkins was the only draft pick unsigned by the Browns. and in light of his recent legal issues, it is believed the Browns are wanting the legal issues to be resolved prior to him signing his contract. Players are not allowed to practice without a contract.
Judkins was arrested on July 12 in Florida on a charge of "touch or strike/battery/domestic violence." The arrest was a result of an incident on July 7 in which a woman he was traveling with told police in a report that he "punched her in the mouth/chin area with a closed fist".
Judkins, 21, was released on a $2,500 bond on July 13 after appearing in Broward County Traffic and Misdemeanor Court. His next court appearance has not been scheduled.
The NFL is expected to also conduct an invesitgation for their own disciplinary process regarding their personal conduct policy. A six-game suspension has been the standard for a player's first domestic violence violation.
Last year, rookie Michael Hall Jr., missed the first five games under suspension by the NFL for the personal conduct policy from a domestic violence arrest.
Hall, while on the exempt list, was unable to practice or play with the team, but was able to attend meetings. He ended up with a five-game suspension.
Judkins was expected to be the lead back for the Browns in their expected focus on the rushing game. Judkins, along with fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford were expected to be the top three backs in training camp after Nick Chubb moved on to the Texans as a free agent.