Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Georgia in 2013 while he was a member of the Georgia Tech football team.
Gotsis, of Lone Tree, surrendered Wednesday at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on a charge of strong-arm rape (by physical force), according to a Atlanta police incident report.
He was released after he paid a $50,000 bond, said Tracy Flanagan, spokeswoman for the Fulton County Jail.
Gotsis, who is 6-foot-5 and weighs 295 pounds, is accused of overcoming the will of a 25-year-old woman on March 9, 2013, in Atlanta.
The woman, who is now 30, reported the alleged rape Feb. 1, according to the police report.
“Although the incident in question allegedly occurred more than five years ago, Adam first learned of these shocking accusations last month,” Gotsis’ attorney, Sara Becker of the law firm Arora & LaScala, LLC, said in a statement. “We immediately reached out to law enforcement and have proactively cooperated with all aspects of the investigation while maintaining communication with the team. While we were disappointed to learn of the turn the investigation was taking, we steadfastly maintain that the allegations are false. We will continue to advocate strongly for Adam’s innocence.”
The Broncos issued the following statement to The Denver Post:
“We were recently informed of an investigation into an alleged incident involving Adam Gotsis that occurred in 2013 when he was in college. Our organization was aware of his arrest on March 7, and it is our understanding that no determination has been made at this time as to whether any charges will be filed.
“The Broncos take an accusation of this nature very seriously and will continue to closely monitor the legal proceedings. This issue was promptly reported to the NFL as soon as we learned of it, and we will remain in communication with the league office regarding this matter.”
Georgia Tech later told The Denver Post that it “learned of the arrest today and therefore has no additional information at this time. The report was filed with the Atlanta Police Department on Feb. 1, 2018, and all questions should be directed to APD.”
The Broncos selected Gotsis, who was born in Abbotsford, Australia, and grew up in Melbourne, in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Georgia Tech. While limited early in his rookie NFL season because of injury recovery, Gotsis played in all 16 games in 2017, starting 13 of them. In his two seasons with the Broncos, Gotsis has totaled 55 tackles (33 solo), two sacks, two fumble recoveries and five pass-breakups.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis #99 on the bench before the Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 30, 2017 in Kansas City, MO.
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Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos is held back by Andrew Billings (99) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
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Defensive end Adam Gotsis looks on as time runs down late in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos fall, 21-0, to the the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of the game. Carr was hurt on the play and left the game. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
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Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos, Von Miller (58) and Domata Peko (94) sack Eli Manning (10) of the New York Giants during the second quarter of the on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New York Giants.
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Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos hits Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders on a play that would result in Carr leaving the game during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
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Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos stands on the field with Brendan Langley (27) and Kevin Snyder (45) during the first quarter of action. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Aug. 31, 2017.
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Domata Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos Todd Davis (51) and Adam Gotsis (99) tackle Ezekiel Elliott (21) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is stopped by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48), defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) and defensive tackle Adam Gotsis (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Denver.
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Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys fires a pass as Domata Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos and Adam Gotsis (99) defend during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Shaquil Barrett (48) of the Denver Broncos, Brandon Marshall (54) and Adam Gotsis (99) tackle Ezekiel Elliott (21) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Denver Broncos second round pick DL Adam Gotsis during his introductory press conference at Broncos headquarters April 30, 2016.
Broncos second-round pick Adam Gotsis reminds defensive line coach Bill Kollar of Derek Wolfe.
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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Adam Gotsis (99) watches drills in practice Aug. 18, 2016 at Dove Valley.
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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Adam Gotsis #99 leaves the field at the end of the first half against the Chicago Bears in their first preseason game at Soldier Field August 11, 2016 in Chicago, IL.
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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Adam Gotsis (99) rolls a big pad during practice at mandatory mini camp on June 14, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Dove Valley.
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Defensive tackle Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos in action during the preseaon NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.
