Jonathan Taylor Domestic Violence Charge Dropped: Latest Details, Reaction

Former Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Taylor had a domestic violence charge against him dropped Tuesday after pleading guilty to criminal mischief.  

Stephanie Taylor of the Tuscaloosa News provided the update. Taylor was arrested back in March after a woman called police and stated she was assaulted by him.

Marq Burnett of USA Today reported officers found the victim had minor neck injuries and later arrested Taylor after determining there was probable cause. He was charged with "Domestic Violence 3rd Degree Assault and Domestic Violence 3rd Degree Criminal Mischief."

Alabama decided to dismiss the defender from the team as a result of the situation. He had previously been let go from the Georgia program, as well.

ESPN.com notes he was arrested twice during his time with the Bulldogs. He was charged with felony aggravated assault and family violence after allegedly striking his girlfriend with a closed first and choking her. He was also one of four players arrested for collecting double payments of checks.

Taylor has likely run out of chances to play football with any top college programs. The Bulldogs gave him a second chance, and the Crimson Tide were willing to give him a fresh slate, but in both situations, he failed to live up to his end of the bargain.

He was a 4-star prospect who rated just outside of the top 50 nationally in the class of 2012, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. It's always unfortunate to see that type of talent get wasted, but his off-field issues equate to major red flags.