Vanderbilt football kicks Kayleb Barnett off team after police alleged he choked victim into unconsciousness

Vanderbilt football has cut ties with receiver Kayleb Barnett after the 20-year-old was charged with felony counts of strangulation and identity theft, as well as a misdemeanor count of possessing a false ID. 'We are aware of the situation,' read a statement from Vanderbilt athletics. 'Kayleb Barnett violated team and university standards and is no longer with the program.' In a Nashville police affidavit, one officer claimed to witness Barnett putting a victim in a chokehold before the individual fell motionless to the ground.