The Dallas Police Department allegedly released a video of Stetson Bennett arrest shortly after it happened
Stetson Bennett recently guided the Bulldogs to their second consecutive national title.
Stetson Bennett has been detained for public intoxication.
Stetson Bennett, the quarterback for Georgia who guided the Bulldogs to their second consecutive national championship, was detained early on Sunday in Dallas, Texas on suspicion of public intoxication.
Dallas police tackles Stetson Bennett before he was arrested for public intoxication, arrest video goes viral
Around 6 a.m. on Sunday, Old East Dallas residents reported hearing a man thumping on doors in the 1600 block of Tribeca Way. When they heard this, officials reportedly raced to the area. The Dallas Police Department allegedly posted a video of Bennett’s arrest shortly after it happened, and it quickly became popular on social media.
Watch the viral video below.
🚨THIS JUST IN🚨 Police dash cam video released by Dallas PD of Georgia QB Stetson Bennett being tackled after his arrest for Public Intoxication pic.twitter.com/KNElMlnihQ
— Sports Breaking News🚨 (@SportsBNews) January 29, 2023
The man, who is thought to be Bennett, can be heard shouting complaints from the camera as many police officers are seen tackling the man to the ground. He may be seen briefly evading the police before being thrown to the ground and detained.
Local sources state that when the officers arrived, Bennett was intoxicated. However, If Bennett was the individual allegedly knocking on doors, was not specified in a police press release regarding the event. After being detained at a city jail facility, the 25-year-old was arrested and released just before 11 a.m. His arrest details weren’t made public. Furthermore, it is unknown if he was fired by the club.
Will the University of Georgia fire him?
Bennett’s 2022 season performance appeared to have raised his drafting stock before to the spring tournament. It is now unknown whether the alleged arrest will have an effect on that in the future.
The story of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to back-to-back championships, is among the top motivational stories in college football. His collegiate career was concluded with two national championship victories. He also finished with 8,428 yards and 66 touchdowns in the air.
The University of Georgia has not yet responded to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. It remains to be seen whether they suspend their elite player for the accusations or not. Follow TSG to get in touch with the ongoing saga.