Stetson Bennett

Stetson Bennett, Georgia QB, Arrested For Public Intoxication Charge

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Authorities arrested Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett on Sunday (January 29) for a misdemeanor public intoxication charge. While college football fans just saw them win national championships back-to-back with a 2022 season victory, this shocked many. Moreover, the incident reportedly occurred in the morning hours of Sunday in Dallas.

INGLEWOOD, CA – JANUARY 09: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) drops back into the pocket during the Georgia Bulldogs game versus the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Furthermore, police took Bennett into custody at around 6 a.m. CT after they received calls about a man banging on doors. After arriving near 1600 Tribeca Way in Dallas and apprehending him, they transported the QB to the City Detention Center. Overall, not much is known about the incident except for the charge: public intoxication.

“The preliminary investigation found when officers arrived, they located the man, Stetson Bennett, 25, and determined he was intoxicated,” police stated to ESPN. “Bennett was taken into custody, transported to the City Detention Center and charged with public intoxication.”

Although this news would turn heads on any day, it’s particularly notable to see it happen so close to championship season. Moreover, the Bulldogs finished the 2022 season with a 15-0 record and SEC championship. What’s more is that the year prior, they obtained their first national championship since 1980.

As for Bennett, he passed for 4,127 yards with 27 passing touchdowns, 10 rushing touchdowns, and seven interceptions. All things considered, he capped off his Georgia career with a big win over TCU for the second championship in a row. Also, authorities did release him from jail after this arrest.

With all that in mind, ESPN‘s NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper thinks Bennett could go as early as the third round of April’s draft. However, this news continues a tough off-season for the Bulldogs. Previously this month, offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy passed away after a car crash.

Moreover, on January 15, Willock was riding in the passenger seat of an SUV that crashed in Athens at close to 2:45 a.m. local time. While LeCroy drove the vehicle, the car left the roadway and struck two power poles and several trees. Willock, who was a 20-year-old redshirt sophomore, passed away at the scene. Meanwhile, the 24-year-old LeCroy succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.

Still, what do you think of Stetson Bennett’s arrest for public intoxication? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the lates news and notable events in the world of football.

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Shannon Sharpe Gives His Honest Thoughts On Stetson Bennett

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Shannon Sharpe was watching the National Championship game last night, just like millions of sports fans. As many of you know by now, the Georgia Bulldogs won their second-straight title. This came against the TCU Horned Frogs, who were awful throughout the game. In fact, the final score was 65-7.

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett did a great job as he scored four touchdowns and over 300 yards. The 25-year-old is now graduating, and he could very well be on his way to the NFL. However, he has not received the hype you would expect from a two-time National Championship winner.

Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe speaks onstage during day one with SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM )

Shannon Sharpe Reacts

Overall, Bennett just isn’t that type of recruit. However, Sharpe does see some potential for the Georgia star. On Undisputed, Sharpe made it clear that other back-to-back champions haven’t had much NFL success. Although this is the case, he still thinks Bennett deserves an invitation to a team’s training camp.

“I don’t know if he’ll be drafted, but I do believe that based on his resume, someone will give him an opportunity to come into camp as a street free agent and see what he can do,” Sharpe said.

If Bennett does get drafted, it will likely be in the later rounds. This doesn’t necessarily mean defeat though, as Tom Brady became the best player ever despite being taken in the sixth round. Sure, Bennett is not Brady, however, he has proven himself to be a winner. In the NFL, being a leader who can win ball games goes a long way, and some teams out there could use that in the locker room.

Let us know where you think Bennett should go, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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