Texas Longhorns sophomore linebacker Demarco Boyd has been suspended from the team, the school said Thursday.
The Austin American-Statesman reported that Boyd was charged with misdemeanor assault following an altercation after a car crash on July 4. Boyd is accused of assaulting a 20-year-old at the scene of the crash.
In a statement, Texas coach Tom Herman said the school would "continue to monitor the legal process and pending its completion, determine any further action."
Boyd, a reserve, played in four games last season.
His brother, Kris, a senior defensive back with the Longhorns, was also in the crash on that day and tweeted about the car crash that evening.
Our angels had they hands over us today @nofear_2 Got rear ended and smashed! We're doing a lot better. Thank you to those who reached out. Could've been gone but we here.🤞🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/2TuHaMyZLS
— kris boyd™ (@kris23db) July 5, 2018
Kris Boyd is a starter who led the Big 12 with 15 pass breakups last season. He was named to the watch lists for the Jim Thorpe Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.