One of Alabama’s prized 2023 recruits is in big trouble.
Defensive back Tony Mitchell was arrested in Florida and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and/or deliver.
During a search of his vehicle, police also found a loaded handgun and a large amount of cash.
The gun reportedly belonged to Mitchell’s friend and passenger, Christophere Lewis.
Lewis also got hit with a gun charge for carrying a concealed firearm without a permit.
They were booked at Holmes County Jail in Florida and no further details are known at this time.
The Crimson Tide begin spring practice next week. Mitchell was expected to compete for a starting safety spot.
It will be extremely interesting to see what Nick Saban has to say (and do) about his arrest…
Alabama Crimson Tide true freshman DB Tony Mitchell was arrested this morning on weed and gun charges.
Mitchell is expected to compete for one of the starting safeties spots for the Tide this upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/xaMso8B76U
— CFBLIVE247 (@CFBLive247_) March 16, 2023
The college football world reacted to the disappointing news on social media…
“Tony Mitchell got arrested? Just doesn’t make sense, these guys have so much future in front of them…”
In no way should this be inside the car of a future SEC football player. This decision likely costs him millions pic.twitter.com/0xlMqDyBTL
— Kyle (@AllAubarn) March 16, 2023
“Another character miss…gotta get that place straightened up.”
Another character miss…gotta get that place straightened up.
— Full Monte (@MonteLive) March 16, 2023
“What the hell is going on with Alabama athletes?”
Same trash that’s been going on for 30+ years
— Brad (@brad_hartselle) March 16, 2023
“Come on Tony don’t mess all your hardwork up you can do that shit after your career.”
Come on Tony don’t mess all your hardwork up you can do that shit after your career
— iAmDa Last Ape (@23oo24) March 16, 2023
“That word EXPECTED is a carrying a LOT of weight right now lol…. If this dude doesn’t get suspended from team for this, its seriously time for Saban to go.”
That word EXPECTED is a carrying a LOT of weight right now lol….
If this dude doesn't get suspended from team for this, its seriously time for Saban to go. pic.twitter.com/xZS8W5SHNk
— Athens Steve (@rainy_steve) March 16, 2023
“Saban will keep him on the team. His response will be something like this. Should I kick him off the team and possibly push him further down this path, or keep him on and give him the help and structure he needs to become a good citizen.”
Saban will keep him on the team. His response will be something like this. Should I kick him off the team and possibly push him further down this path, or keep him on and give him the help and structure he needs to become a good citizen
— ARR (@_raa101_) March 16, 2023
“Tony Mitchell support system so trash. Sad story.”
Tony Mitchell support system so trash. Sad story.
— Thom (@thomlt__) March 16, 2023