Kansas star running back Pooka Williams was arrested Thursday afternoon by Lawrence police on suspicion of domestic battery, according to logs from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Williams, who was the Big 12’s offensive freshman of the year and also a first-team all-Big 12 selection at both running back and kick returner, rushed for 1,125 yards last season.
KU coach Les Miles released a statement Friday.
“We are aware of a reported incident involving Pooka Williams and we are taking these allegations very seriously,” Miles said. “We have suspended Pooka from all team-related activities pending further investigation.