Less than three weeks before the start of 2024 NFL DraftOne of the best defensive prospects in this year’s next class of rookies, Texas product T’Vondre Sweat, has been arrested. KXAN reported Sunday.
Sweat, 22, was taken into custody at the Travis County Jail in Austin, Texas, early Sunday after Austin police arrested the defensive lineman on misdemeanor drunken driving charges, according to police records. jail. Texas law requires that a Class B misdemeanor, which is what he faces, be punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.
This comes amid widespread expectations that Sweat will become a first- or second-round pick in the draft, which begins April 25. Named a 2023 All-American and Outland Trophy winner as the nation’s top interior offensive or defensive lineman, Sweat is Currently ranked the No. 87 overall prospect in the 2024 class by CBS Sports, he offers rare size (6-4, 365) after also earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors.
The younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Josh Sweat, the Texas prospect is unlikely to face any potential. NFL discipline for his arrest since he has not yet joined the league. It is possible, however, that his recruiting stock could be affected by the incident.