Former Texas DL T'Vondre Sweat Arrested For Driving Intoxicated: Report

Former Texas Longhorn defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat was arrested for driving while intoxicated Sunday afternoon, according to a report by NBC affiliate kxan. T'Vondre is the younger brother of NFL pass rusher Josh Sweat.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 29: T'Vondre Sweat #DL25 of Texas warms up during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Sweat was arrested by Austin Police Department authorities and booked on a misdemeanor DWI charge. According to Texas law, Sweat could face a $2,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail.

A video of Sweat on Sunday showed the 22-year-old leaving Travis County Jail; he was released after posting bond ($3,000).

OutKick's Dan Zaksheske projected Sweat as a first-round pick (No. 20) in the upcoming NFL Draft. The 6-foot-4, 362-pound lineman was named the Big 12 defensive player of the year in 2023.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: T'Vondre Sweat of Texas speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

"Sweat could be a plug-and-play interior defender that helps retain the Steelers' identity as a tough team to face in the trenches," Zaksheske wrote.

With the NFL Draft just a couple of weeks away, it'll be intriguing to see how the arrest affects the conversation around Sweat, especially if it ends up being the difference between a first-round and second-round selection for the young player.

MOBILE, AL - FEBRUARY 03: American defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat of Texas (93) during the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl on February 3, 2024 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.  (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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