A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player allegedly stabbed two of his teammates at the team’s facility on Saturday, according to ESPN.
Daniel Israel Mincey, a redshirt freshman lineman, was arrested and booked at Jefferson County Jail on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder, according to records viewed by The Post and first reported by WTVM13.
Authorities have not confirmed Mincey is the suspect in the stabbing.
University of Alabama at Birmingham police attend to the scene of a stabbing on Nov. 22, 2025, at the campus Football Operations Center in Birmingham, Ala. APThe two players were transported to UAB Hospital and are in stable condition.
The school has yet to release any of the names involved.
“UAB Police and Public Safety is investigating an assault that took place this morning at the Football Operations Center,” the school said in a statement. “Injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. The suspect is in custody, and there is no threat to campus.”
The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m.
Daniel Israel Mincey was arrested Saturday. Jefferson County JailUAB, which hosted South Florida at Protective Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a 48-18 loss, decided to proceed with the game as scheduled.
“The team elected to play today’s game. UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all of our students. Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time,” the school added.
UAB coach Alex Mortensen said after the game that he could not discuss details about the incident.
A UAB football player was arrested for allegedly stabbing two teammates. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images“More than anything, I’m grateful that those two players are in stable condition, and we will make sure that they have the support that they need,” Mortensen told reporters, according to AL.com. “I hope you will join me in lifting them and their families in your thoughts and prayers, as our team is doing right now too.”
Mortensen said some of his players decided to sit out the contest, but most wanted to play for the seniors who were playing in their last home game.
Mincey was on Kentucky’s roster in 2024 — playing in one game — and transferred to UAB for the 2025 season.
