Former Clemson, Memphis WR Charged With Child Abuse
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: a Clemson Tigers helmet rests near the sidelines during the Capital One Orange Bowl game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Clemson Tigers on Friday, December 20, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Joe Craig is in a bad spot right now.
The former Clemson and Memphis wide receiver was recently arrested and charged with child abuse and aggravated child neglect, according to wreg.com.
Craig, 31 and employee at Academy of Future Leaders on Madison Avenue in Memphis, is being held on $200,000 bond.
The report says the arrest and charges come in connection to a situation that occurred at a daycare, saying the two-year old child had to undergo several surgeries after the incident.
The news has to be shocking for families since Craig reportedly was someone who helped children when needed, per the report.
"According to DHS records we uncovered, Craig filled out an incident form that morning stating the child was scratched on his neck while playing. The records also state Craig later messaged the parents the child was “sleepy.”
"Two of messages sent by the daycare were deleted. At 12:30 p.m., staff told DHS the “child vomited” and was “taken to the restroom and cleaned up by [Craig]” and then put down for a nap. An hour later, Craig told DHS the child’s “hands were moving oddly and legs were locked straight. He called the father at 1:48 p.m., and staff called 911 at 1:55 p.m."
Craig began his college career at Clemson in 2010 and spent two seasons with the Tigers before transferring to Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
He then moved on to Memphis, where he spent the 2013-14 seasons.
