NFL Draft prospect T’Vondre Sweat was arrested in Austin, Texas Sunday for driving while intoxicated.
The 22-year-old, the 2023 Big 12 defensive player of the year and Outland Trophy winner, was booked into Travis County Jail following his arrest by Austin Police.
The former Texas defensive lineman, who has been projected to be one of the top defensive picks in this month’s draft, faces a Class B misdemeanor, which in Texas carries a fine up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail, according to ESPN.
The 6-foot-4, 362-pound defenseman declared for the draft after helping the Longhorns reach their first College Football Playoff appearance.
Last season, he registered two sacks, eight tackles for loss, seven quarterback hurries, four pass breakups and 45 total tackles, earning him the Outland Trophy as the nation’s top interior lineman.
NFL Draft prospect T’Vondre Sweat was arrested in Austin, Texas Sunday for DWI
ESPN rates Sweat as the No. 3 defensive tackle prospect for the draft, which will take place in Detroit, Michigan from April 25-27.
Sweat, who is the younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Josh Sweat, is unlikely to face any discipline from the league as the arrest took place before he joined the NFL.
However, the incident could come as a blow to his draft stock with NFL teams possibly put off by his arrest.
More to follow.
