'Dumb choices': Internet abuzz as top NFL prospect T'Vondre Sweat arrested on DWI charge weeks before 2024 draft

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AUSTIN, TEXAS: Just weeks before the highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft, top prospect T'Vondre Sweat's football career has been put at risk.

The 22-year-old defensive lineman, who was widely expected to be one of the top defensive picks, was arrested on Sunday, April 7, in Austin, Texas, for driving while intoxicated, as per Daily Mail.

The arrest has cast a dark cloud over Sweat's once-promising future, with NFL teams potentially reassessing their draft strategies in light of his recent legal troubles.

T'Vondre Sweat's offense carries potential sentence of 180 days

The former Texas standout, whose 6-foot-4, 362-pound frame and exceptional on-field performance had scouts buzzing, now faces a Class B misdemeanor charge.

In Texas, this offense carries a potential fine of up to $2,000 and a maximum jail sentence of 180 days.

After being spotted leaving the Travis County Jail on Sunday afternoon, the defensive lineman kept his face covered with a towel, and neither he nor his attorney addressed the question of how the incident might impact his NFL aspirations.

The timing of Sweat's arrest could not be more unfortunate, as it comes just weeks before the highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft, scheduled to take place in Detroit, Michigan, from April 25-27.

ESPN rates Sweat as the No 3 defensive tackle prospect in this year's draft class.

Sweat, the younger sibling of Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Josh Sweat, is not expected to receive any penalties from the league since the arrest occurred before his NFL career began. Nonetheless, this event may negatively impact his draft prospects, as NFL teams might be discouraged by his arrest.

Internet abuzz over T'Vondre Sweat's arrest

As news of Sweat's arrest spread across social media, one X commenter expressed frustration, stating, "Biggest month of his life…come on man." Another user echoed similar sentiments, questioning, "I’ll never understand how or why people with so much at risk make such dumb choices."

A third individual weighed in, commenting, "Knowing you declared for the draft why would you even take the chance smh." Meanwhile, another person lamented, "Well.....there goes that."

"He cost himself some money. Don't understand how they don't get how important it is to stay out of trouble for a couple of months," remarked a fifth user. Another emphasized the magnitude of the situation, warning, "That could cost him literally millions of dollars if he falls hard in the draft. Gotta be smarter."

A user offered a piece of advice, urging, "Like just chill for a month, why do anything questionable right before the draft?" Meanwhile, someone couldn't help but wonder, "All the resources in the world and could not Get an Uber?"

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