Back to the NCAA Newsfeed

3-Star DT Prospect Jessie Altman Arrested on Capital Murder Charge

Defensive tackle recruit Jessie Altman was one of three men arrested in Gadsden, Alabama, on Wednesday on capital murder charges.

According to Donna Thornton of the Gadsden Times, Altman, Broderick Pearson and Lonterry Harrison are all being held at the Etowah County Detention Center.

It is believed they are suspects in last week's murder of 18-year-old Aaron "A.J." Huff.

Per 247Sports, Altman is a 3-star prospect for Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama, and ranks as the No. 585 overall player, No. 40 defensive tackle and No. 20 player from the state of Alabama in the Class of 2019.