Ex-college football star Blaise Taylor is arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, accused of 'poisoning his girlfriend and their unborn child' before she died on her 25th birthday

Ex-college football star and current Texas A&M staff member Blaise Taylor has been arrested by U.S. Marshals on two counts first-degree murder.   

Taylor was indicted on Thursday night in connection to the accused poisoning of his then-girlfriend, Jade Benning, and her five-month old fetus in Nashville, Tennessee. 

On February 25, 2023, Taylor allegedly called 911 and reported Benning was having an allergic reaction. 

Benning's fetus that Taylor is alleged to have fathered passed away two days later on February 27. Benning herself died on March 6. 

Following months of investigations by police, scientists, and the medical examiner, local authorities determined Benning had been 'poisoned without her knowledge' after Taylor visited her home. 

Ex-college football star and current Texas A&M staff member Blaise Taylor (right) is accused of murdering Jade Benning, who was reportedly pregnant with his child 

Taylor is accused of poisoning his then-girlfriend and her five-month old fetus last year

Benning was rushed to the hospital for what Taylor called an 'allergic reaction' before passing

Taylor started for four years as a defensive back and returner at Arkansas State, where he set the school's all-time record for punt-return yards.

During his time at Arkansas State, he was a team captain and a first-team All-Sun Belt selection. 

Taylor later worked as a scout for the Tennessee Titans, who play their home games at Nashville's Nissan Stadium.   

Before joining the staff at Texas A&M, Taylor served as a defensive analyst at Utah State in 2023. 

Texas A&M running backs coach Trooper Taylor is Blaise's father. 

Taylor was indicted on Thursday night in connection to the accused poisoning of his then-girlfriend, Jade Benning (pictured), and her five-month old fetus in Nashville, Tennessee

Blaise has been placed on suspension amid the investigation.  

Meanwhile, Aggies head coach Mike Elko released a statement on Friday.

'Our thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking situation, including the family and friends of the victim,' Elko said in the statement. 

'It's essential to allow the courts to handle this situation with the diligence and fairness it demands. We also would like to extend our prayers and support to Coach Trooper Taylor, Dr. Evelyn Taylor and their family as they navigate this extremely difficult time.'