Ohio State's Adolphus Washington cited for solicitation
Ohio State defensive lineman Adolphus Washington was cited for a first-degree misdemeanor charge of solicitation Wednesday night, according to Sean Rowe of FOX 28.
A school spokesman confirmed the news Thursday and said Ohio State will handle any discipline for Washington internally.
Washington posted 49 tackles and four sacks for the Buckeyes' defense in 2015 and was named a second-team All Big Ten selection. The senior is also widely considered likely to be selected in the first two rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft.
He issued an apology on Thursday:
Ohio State defensive tackle Adolphus Washington issues an apology for his solicitation misdemeanor, via spokesman: pic.twitter.com/I53LfGe3l1
— Eric Seger (@EricSeger33) December 10, 2015
It remains to be seen if Ohio State will suspend Washington for the Fiesta Bowl. Coach Urban Meyer is planning to address the issue Friday, according to Eric Seger of 11warriors.com.
Washington is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 17.