Former Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat, 2024 NFL Draft Prospect, Arrested on DWI Charge
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Former Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat was arrested on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to Billy Gates of KXAN.com.
He has been released on a $3,000 bond. DWI is classified as a Class B misdemeanor in Texas.
Noah Gross @noah_gross27T'Vondre Sweat exiting Travis County Jail with attorney after being arrested overnight and facing a DWI charge.<br><br>No comment from Sweat's attorney. <br><br>Much more to come on <a href="https://twitter.com/KXAN_News?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KXAN_News</a> at 5. <a href="https://t.co/8evFwv5VYN">pic.twitter.com/8evFwv5VYN</a>
ESPN's Adam Rittenberg provided further details of the arrest on Monday:
Adam Rittenberg @ESPNRittenbergAccording to Austin police, Texas defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat was arrested for DWI after officers responded to a crash between an SUV and a sedan at 4:41 a.m. Sunday on I-35. Sweat drove the SUV, while the driver of the sedan left on foot immediately after the crash.
The 22-year-old was named both the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Outland Trophy winner (best interior lineman) in the 2023 season after registering a pair of sacks, eight tackles for loss and four pass deflections.
Heading into the 2024 NFL draft, the B/R NFL Scouting Department classified him as a "High-Level Backup/Potential Starter" and gave him a third-round grade, listing him as the No. 67 overall player in the draft.
He's expected to be a major factor against the run at the next level given his large frame (6'4" and 366 pounds) and strength.
