Knoxville, TN (SportsNetwork.com) – Leading tackler A.J. Johnson was one of two Tennessee football players suspended from all team activities Monday as a result of an ongoing investigation of rape.<\/p>\n
Johnson, a senior linebacker, and sophomore defensive back Michael Williams have been identified by Knoxville police as suspects in the possible sexual assaults of two 19-year-old females that took place early Sunday morning in an off-campus apartment.<\/p>\n
Neither player has yet to be charged, though the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
According to a statement released by the Knoxville police department, officers responded to a call from the Woodlands apartment complex around 3 a.m. ET Sunday morning. One of the alleged victims told police she was raped by two male students. The other, who was visiting from another college, claimed she was sexually assaulted.<\/p>\n
The Tennessean reported Monday that the visiting woman has declined to press charges, and that Knoxville police will release an incident report once the probe is completed.<\/p>\n
Johnson is a four-year starter and was recently named one of 15 semifinalists for the 2014 Butkus Award honoring the nation’s top linebacker. The 22-year- old has amassed 101 tackles, including nine for loss, with two sacks and one interception through the Volunteers’ 10 games.<\/p>\n
The Gainesville, Florida native also topped Tennessee in tackles the previous two seasons.<\/p>\n
Williams has made five starts this season and recorded 23 tackles in 10 games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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