Detroit Lions cornerback arrested on kidnapping and robbery charges

A Detroit Lions cornerback surrendered to authorities Wednesday on eight felony kidnapping and robbery charges connected to an attack on three men in Tampa, Florida, earlier this year. Tampa police said the 23-year-old player was the primary conspirator in a targeted plot that occurred on February 4.

Three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, battered, pistol-whipped and robbed during the incident.

Arrest and charges The cornerback turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued. Prosecutors plan to pursue multiple felony counts, and a Florida attorney stated the potential sentence could reach life in prison. The team has not commented on the player's situation.

Background on the incident Police described the February attack as a planned robbery and kidnapping. The three victims were confronted and assaulted before being robbed. The case remained under investigation until charges were filed this week.