A University of Colorado defensive lineman was arrested on suspicion of 18 counts — including six counts of assault — after he reportedly tackled officers who were trying to stop him from harming his girlfriend and her roommates during a domestic dispute Sunday morning.

Nathaniel Blake Robbins, 22, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of first-degree assault on a peace officer, two counts of second-degree assault and two counts of third-degree assault.

Robbins also is facing two counts of criminal mischief, first-degree burglary, attempted second-degree kidnapping, second-degree burglary, resisting arrest, second-degree arson, obstruction of telephone services, harassment, obstructing peace officers and domestic violence, according to court records.

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Nathaniel Blake Robbins (Boulder County Sheriff’s Office)