Virginia Tech running back Shai McKenzie faces an indefinite suspension following an arrest on two Class 1 misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of minors.
Cameron Austin of The Roanoke Times (h/t CBSSports.com’s Jerry Hinnen) reported the news Wednesday, including comments from Hokies athletic director Whit Babcock:
Although the investigation is still unfolding, Austin’s story adds key details regarding the incident, which involves McKenzie, 18-year-old Virginia Tech student Devin Gavion and two minor females:
Gavion has been arrested on two counts: contributing to the delinquency of a minor in addition to a felony carnal knowledge charge. He is being held Western Virginia Regional Jail.
This off-field incident further clouds McKenzie’s future on the gridiron. After tearing his right ACL during his senior year of high school, McKenzie suffered the same injury as a college freshman in 2014.
Before going down for the year, the rising sophomore ball-carrier fared well in his limited action. McKenzie, 19, registered 269 yards rushing on 63 carries (5.1 average) with three touchdowns in five games played.
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