The domestic violence case involving Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil was dismissed Monday, clearing the legal problems for one of college football's elite offensive linemen.
However, potential NCAA problems still linger.
Tunsil and his stepfather, Lindsey Miller, agreed to drop domestic violence charges against one another, according to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, and signed dismissal forms last week. Still, the NCAA and Ole Miss are looking into allegations of rules violations levied by Miller in the aftermath of their altercation in June. Miller alleged that Tunsil received improper benefits from sports agents and during his recruitment by the school, either of which could jeopardize Tunsil's playing eligibility. Miller said he met with an NCAA investigator shortly after the incident, and Ole Miss followed with a statement that it was looking into the matter, as well.
Rebels coach Hugh Freeze has been supportive of Tunsil in both the domestic violence case and regarding the allegations of improper benefits. Tunsil said he was acting in defense of his mother in the altercation with Miller, a claim which Freeze made public in a statement the day after Tunsil's arrest. As for Miller's allegations of NCAA violations, Freeze said last month at SEC Media Days that he is "very confident in the person Laremy is," and indicated Tunsil's eligibility remains intact for now.
The junior is generating interest from NFL scouts after just two years with the Rebels, and NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein rated Tunsil the top offensive tackle to watch in the college game this fall.
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