2 CU Football Players Arrested After Fight

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - Two players on the CU Buffaloes football team have been arrested after they got in a fight in Boulder over the weekend.

Jaleel Awini (credit: CBS)

The incident happened early Sunday morning following Saturday night's win over Utah at Folsom Field.

Jaleel Awini (credit: CUBuffs.com)

Jaleel Awini, a wide receiver, was charged with suspicion of drug possession after he was allegedly found with cocaine after the fight.

Chris Hill (credit: CUBuffs.com)

Chris Hill, a tight end, faces a third degree assault charge. The Daily Camera reported he punched Awini outside the Walrus Saloon at the intersection of Walnut Street and 11th Street. The two had allegedly been ejected from the bar.

Jaleel Awini and Chris Hill (credit: Boulder County Sheriff's Office)

Both players are from Colorado and attended Colorado high schools. Hill attended Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch and and Awini attended Rangeview High School in Aurora.

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