Former Vikings first-round pick Erasmus James was arrested early today after punching a friend in the face at a bar in Madison. Authorities say the 27-year-old James began fighting with a friend after James tried to order a drink at a popular bar near Wisconsin’s campus after closing time.
A former Wisconsin standout at defensive end, James played three injury-plagued seasons for the Vikings after being picked 18th overall in 2005. He was traded to Washington last year and played in five games before being cut in December.