Nebraska Football Player Mekhi Nelson Arrested in Key West on Aggravated Battery Charge

Running back Mekhi Nelson, 20, was arrested in Key West, Florida on Monday on a charge of aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman.

Nebraska Running Back Charged with Aggravated Battery in Key West

Nebraska football running back Mekhi Nelson, 20, was arrested in Key West, Florida on Monday on a charge of aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman, according to jail records cited by 1011now.com.

Details of the alleged assault remain limited. The Key West Police Department had not yet provided further information as of Monday afternoon.

Nelson is scheduled to be arraigned in court on 9 July at 9 a.m.

The sophomore joined the Nebraska programme in 2024 and appeared in 12 games during the 2025–26 football season, making one start. As of Monday, he remained listed on the Nebraska football roster.

Nebraska Athletics issued a brief statement in response to media inquiries: "The Nebraska Athletic Department and football program are aware of the arrest of Mekhi Nelson in Florida. We have no further comment at this time."

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