(CNN) Malik McDowell is a big man -- 6 feet, 6 inches tall, about 300 pounds. He was a star defensive lineman in college and a top NFL draft pick just two years ago.

He's been in plenty of painful, physical battles.

But in February he took on a police officer and his Taser during a tense confrontation over an alleged traffic violation.

Video of the scuffle was posted Tuesday by TMZ Sports

McDowell, a second round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in 2017, was charged with simple assault of a peace officer, operating while under the influence, obstructing justice and driving with a suspended license.

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