Former Texas Football Player T'Vondre Sweat Arrested on DWI Charge

AUSTIN - T'Vondre Sweat, a former player for the Texas Longhorns football team, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) on Sunday, according to jail records. The 22-year-old athlete was taken into custody by the Austin Police Department and booked into Travis County Jail at 2:12 p.m.

Driving while intoxicated is classified as a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. Sweat, however, was able to post a $3,000 bond and was released from custody shortly after his arrest. The former football star left the Travis County Jail wearing a mask and towel, concealing his identity, as he was accompanied by his attorney, who declined to provide any comments.

T'Vondre Sweat had an impressive college football career, being named the Big 12 Conference defensive player of the year and winning the 2023 Outland Trophy, awarded to the best interior lineman in college football. His stellar performance helped lead the Longhorns to the Big 12 championship and the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Sweat's arrest comes at a critical time as he is expected to be drafted in the first two rounds of this year's NFL Draft, scheduled to be held in Detroit from April 25-27. With his arrest on a DWI charge, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact his professional prospects.

This unfortunate turn of events serves as a reminder of the importance of making responsible choices and the potential consequences that can arise from driving under the influence. As the legal process unfolds, it is hoped that T'Vondre Sweat will take the necessary steps to address this situation and learn from it, ensuring a better future both on and off the field.