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Tom VanHaarenESPN Staff Writer
- ESPN unit writer
- Joined ESPN successful 2011
- Graduated from Central Michigan
Michigan starting antiaircraft tackle Mazi Smith is facing felony charges for carrying a concealed weapon, according to tribunal documents.
The alleged discourtesy occurred Oct. 7, but the charges were not filed until Nov. 30 successful the 15th District Court successful Ann Arbor, Michigan. The charges are punishable by imprisonment for not much than 5 years oregon by a good not much than $2,500.
Smith, a senior, is being represented by lawyer John Shea.
The alleged discourtesy occurred the time earlier Michigan played against Indiana, a crippled successful which Smith participated and recorded 5 full tackles.
Michigan did not respond to a petition for comment.
Smith has played successful each 12 games this play for the No. 2 Wolverines and has accumulated 43 full tackles successful Michigan's undefeated season. The squad is acceptable to play against Purdue successful the Big Ten title and has a precise bully accidental of making it to the College Football Playoff.
Smith is besides ranked arsenic a top-five antiaircraft tackle successful the upcoming NFL draught by ESPN NFL draught insiders Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay.
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