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Former Baylor DE Shawn Oakman arrested on sexual assault charge

Former Baylor defensive end and NFL Draft prospect Shawn Oakman was arrested Wednesday on a sexual assault charge, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported.

According to police, the alleged assault took place between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. CT April 3 at Oakman's off-campus residence. The female Baylor student who reported the alleged incident claimed Oakman forced her into a bedroom, forcibly removed her clothes and sexually assaulted her.

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Oakman, 24, reportedly told police he had consensual sex with the woman.

The 6-8, 287-pound Oakman has been projected to be a third-round pick in the upcoming draft, though his draft stock will likely plummet as the investigation continues.