Former Longhorn T'Vondre Sweat charged with DWI
Fmr. Longhorn T'Vondre Sweat arrested for DWI
A top Texas prospect in the upcoming NFL draft recently found himself on the wrong side of the law.
AUSTIN, Texas - Former Texas Longhorn T'Vondre Sweat has been arrested for DWI by the Austin Police Department.
According to Travis County jail records, Sweat was booked at 2:12 p.m. April 7. He has since bonded out.
T'Vondre Sweat mug shot (Austin Police Department)
He is charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor.
Arrest paperwork states that Sweat admitted to officers that he had consumed several shots of tequila before getting behind the wheel.
Officers initially interviewed Sweat while investigating a two-vehicle crash in North Austin where another driver had rear-ended Sweat's SUV.
Police say Sweat smelled strongly of alcohol and blew a .105 into a breathalyzer.
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Sweat was named AP's Big 12 top defensive player after the Longhorns' conference winning season and was named to the AP's All-Big 12 first team as a unanimous selection. He also won the 2023 Outland Trophy and was a unanimous All-American selection.
Sweat recently participated in the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. He had been invited alongside 10 of his fellow Longhorns, setting a program record.