🚨 SHOCKING: Sara Evans’ Estranged Husband, Ex-Alabama QB Jay Barker, ARRESTED for Alleged Assault with Vehicle

In a disturbing and unexpected turn of events, former Alabama football star Jay Barker—known for leading the Crimson Tide to a national championship in 1992—was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly trying to run over his estranged wife, country music singer Sara Evans, with a car.

The arrest took place in Nashville, Tennessee, around 4 a.m., where Barker was booked on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to court documents, the shocking incident occurred as Sara Evans and another individual were leaving a late-night gathering. When they arrived at a nearby residence, Barker allegedly reversed his vehicle at high speed, aiming directly at the pair. Fortunately, he missed.

Sara and her companion quickly called authorities as Barker reportedly drove away. Officers later intercepted him when he circled back to the scene. He was subsequently taken into custody by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.

This troubling event comes amid a bitter breakup. In August, Evans filed for divorce, citing “inappropriate marital conduct” following their separation earlier that year. The couple had been married for 12 years and shared a public image of unity, making the allegations all the more jarring.

Jay Barker, 49, has long been a fixture in Birmingham sports media and remains a well-known figure in Alabama. During his college career, he was a standout quarterback, finishing fifth in the 1994 Heisman Trophy voting and later being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1995. However, despite his early promise, Barker never appeared in a regular-season NFL game.

As the case unfolds, fans of both Sara Evans and Alabama football are left stunned. A once-celebrated athlete now faces a serious legal battle—and a shattered personal life played out in the public eye.