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Video: Ex-MSU star Malik McDowell's scuffle with police

Tabloid news website and TV show TMZ Tuesday released video of the confrontation between troubled NFL hopeful Malik McDowell and Lathrup Village police.

The former Michigan State standout is seen tussling with police officers after they stopped him on suspicion of drunken driving in February and tried to arrest him.

Editor's note: Strong language, some violence

During the incident, McDowell confronted one of the officers inside a gas station, refused to hand over his license and grabbed his wrists and put his hand on the officer’s gun, according to a police report.