Lawrence Okoye arrested simply days earlier than The AAF kicks f.
Lawrence Okoye, a defensive deal with for the Alliance American Soccer’s Birmingham Iron, was one 13 arrested on soliciting prostitution expenses simply days earlier than the league’s first sport.
Based on AL.com, Okoye, 27, and 12 others have been arrested in an operation by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Activity Pressure, the crew’s third section the continuing probe since September.
Okoye, who hails from Croydon, England, is a former rugby participant and observe star. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers in 2013, however suffered a preseason damage, and he has additionally had follow squad stints with the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys.
Okoye was reportedly arrested Wednesday, and launched from the Shelby County Jail Thursday after posting $1,000 bond.
The AAF will kickf its first season this Saturday, February eight and can finish in April, simply earlier than the beginning NFL coaching camp. The season will run for 10 weeks, consisting eight 50-man groups together with the Birmingham Iron, Atlanta Legends, Salt Lake Stallions and San Antonio Commanders.
There will probably be no kickfs or further factors and groups will begin on the 25-yard line after scores and at the beginning every half. As a result of there are not any kickfs, which means no onside kicks. The answer: The crew that scored a landing can get the ball by itself 35 yard line in a 4th-and-10 scenario. If the crew converts they’ll preserve going.