Tennessee starting safety faces aggravated assault charge before game against No. 3 Alabama

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Jaylen McCollough, starting safety and captain for the Tennessee Volunteers football team, was arrested on an aggravated felony assault charge on Sunday. 

According to the arrest warrant acquired by the Knoxville News Sentinel, McCollough was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly punching a man at a Knoxville apartment complex who had accidentally entered McCollough’s apartment. 

Jayden Daniels, #5 of the LSU Tigers, runs with the ball as Jaylen McCollough, #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers, defends during the first half a game at Tiger Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

The man, who reportedly said he had been drinking with friends in the apartment complex, entered the wrong building after receiving no answer from knocking. The man apologized to the residents and left after realizing that he was in the wrong apartment. 

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He told police that a man pursued him and became aggressive. After apologizing again and telling the man he "didn't have to be a (expletive) about it," he told police that he was punched in the face, falling down a flight of stairs and losing consciousness. 

The man reportedly had missing teeth and a bloody, swollen mouth, according to Knox News. 

LSU tight end Mason Taylor, #86, is upended on a pass reception near the goal line by Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers, left, and defensive back Jaylen McCollough in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.  (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

"Mr. McCollough is cooperating fully with both