Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson has reportedly been arrested and charged with burglary with intent to rape.
He was arrested on Friday and released on bond. There is an arraignment set for Wednesday according to Harris County Court records.
The arrest has been reported by Pro Football Network reporter Aaron Wilson.
Anderson, who starred in college at TCU, allegedly broke into a Houston townhouse and pursued a woman into her bathroom, per court records. He left when the woman called authorities while in the bathroom.
“We are aware of the report involving Darius Anderson,” the Texans said in a statement. “We are gathering information and have no further comment at this time.”
Anderson, 24, is now barred from visiting the alleged victim’s residence or possessing a firearm.
Anderson was signed to the Houston Texans practise squad on December 15 2021. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 11, 2022.
As a senior at college, he led the team with 823 yards (5.5-yard avg.) and six rushing touchdowns. He had a career-high 179 yards and two touchdowns against Purdue University. He posted 161 and 115 rushing yards in games against SMU and the University of Kansas.
He played in the 2020 Senior Bowl, recording 43 rushing yards, 87 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.
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