T'Vondre Sweat Crashed Into Vehicle Before DWI Arrest
More details emerged regarding NFL prospect T'Vondre Sweat's DWI arrest from Sunday.
According to a statement by the Austin Police Department, Sweat's vehicle crashed into a sedan before authorities arrested the former Texas Longhorns defensive lineman on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The driver of the other vehicle then fled on foot, according to the statement, and an investigation has been launched. Sweat was released on a $3,000 bond. Footage emerged Sunday afternoon showing the top-rated DL leaving Travis County Jail, wearing a towel over his face.
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)
APD's statement Monday read: "The driver of the SUV, T'Vondre Sweat, was arrested for DWI. … The sedan driver left the scene on foot immediately after the crash."
The timing of the arrest couldn't be worse for a highly coveted NFL Draft prospect (unless your name is Laremy Tunsil).
As previously reported on OutKick, Sweat has been evaluated as a top-five talent at his position and was projected to land toward the latter end of the first round.
Sweat faces a misdemeanor DWI charge. According to Texas law, Sweat could face a $2,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail.
With this new off-the-field issue, Sweat's evaluation could crater in the eyes of NFL general managers. Our very own Dan Zaksheske projected Sweat to come off the board at No. 20, heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers. T'Vondre is also the little brother of former fourth-round pass rusher Josh Sweat.
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)
A CBS Sports report noted that Sweat is scheduled to meet with the Tennessee Titans and the Seattle Seahawks this week, regardless of his arrest.
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