College Career
Tucker played college football for Texas Christian University. He was twice awarded All-SWC honors for the 1995 and 1996 seasons. In March 1998, Tucker pleaded no contest to aggravated assault in connection with his role in the beating of TCU student Bryan Boyd on May 11, 1996, and was given a 180 day suspended sentence, placed on probation for five years and fined $5,000.00. As a result of the attack, Boyd suffered paralysis, memory loss and permanent brain damage.
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