Matt Schaub, former University star quarterback and Atlanta Falcons' draft, was arrested early Saturday morning for reportedly taking part in an assault that took place in the Corner district.
Near 1 a.m., a 19-year-old male stopped a Charlottesville Police officer, claiming he had been assaulted by three people near the Wing Factory restaurant on Elliewood Avenue, according to a police statement.
Though none of the suspects were on the scene when the police officer arrived, Schaub, 23, was identified as one of the assailants and was later arrested. The other suspects fled the scene, The Associated Press reported.
The victim was treated at the scene for minor nose injuries.
A manager at the Wing Factory said he knew little about the incident and declined to comment.
Schaub appeared before a magistrate judge where he was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery, according to the police statement. He was later released on a personal recognizance bond.
The other suspects were not identified or charged with anything at press time.
Reggie Roberts, Atlanta Falcons vice president of football communications, told the Associated Press that the team's owner was aware of the arrest.
"We will continue to look into this matter in order to ascertain all the facts and will have no further comment until the matter has been completed," Roberts said.
Schaub could not be reached for comment.
In addition to winning the ACC Player of the Year title in 2002 and Most Valuable Player title in the Continental Tire Bowl during the last season of his college career, Schaub was a 2003 Heisman candidate. He holds every University passing record.
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