Florida redshirt freshman defensive tackle Gary Brown, considered the nation's No. 2 recruit at his position by ESPN and Scout.com last February, was released from Alachua County jail on Monday morning on his own recognizance after being arrested Sunday for an incident at a party.
According to the arrest report, Brown struck one woman in the face and scratched a second. It is the 27th arrest involving a Florida football player since Urban Meyer became UF's head coach in 2005.
Meyer is currently taking a leave from his coaching duties to concentrate on his health but Florida spokesman Steve McClain confirmed that the former Greensboro West Gadsden star has been suspended from team activities. Spring practice begins on March 17.
Brown, who did not play last season, was one of the nation's top recruits a year ago. He turned down Florida State, Miami and Notre Dame among others to sign with the Gators.
The party took place at The Crossing at Santa Fe apartments on NW 83rd Street in Gainesville. Neither woman required medical attention, according to the police report.
Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap recently pleaded guilty to a DUI charge from an arrest in December and defensive back Wondy Pierre-Louis was also arrested in January for an incident involving his girlfriend. Pierre-Louis, however, may not face charges from the state following its current investigation.
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