Carl Pickens

Former NFL star Carl Pickens was HIDING IN HIS ATTIC when cops arrived at his home to arrest the 43-year-old for beating up his wife ... but he blew his cover when he CRASHED THROUGH THE ROOF. As we previously reported, cops in Georgia were on the hunt for the ex-Pro Bowl wide receiver after his…

Ex-Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Carl Pickens -- a 2-time Pro Bowler -- was arrested in Georgia this week after cops say he attacked his wife and pinned her down by her neck. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Pickens and his wife got into an argument on Dec. 7th ... and it was…