WATCH: Georgia QB Stetson Bennett Seen Being Released From Jail Following Sunday's Arrest
Stetson Bennett, the former Georgia quarterback who just led the Bulldogs to a second straight national championship, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication early Sunday morning in Dallas, police confirmed to WFAA.
The arrest happened around 6 a.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of Tribeca Way in Old East Dallas, according to police.
Bennett left the detention center Sunday morning but could not be reached for comment.
Bennett, who started his college career as a walk-on, was a Heisman Trophy finalist this past season after leading the Bulldogs to a 15-0 record and SEC championship. He passed for 4,127 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for another ten scores.
Following Georgia's victory over Alabama in the 2022 CFP national title game, Stetson appeared hungover the following morning on an appearance on "Good Morning America." His infamous postgame celebration was brought up again before and after the 2023 national championship game, with Georgia coach Kirby Smart joking about his quarterback's celebration the previous year:
«I have no idea,» Smart said at a postgame news conference. «Probably what he's gonna do tonight, making sure he doesn't get into any of that Pappy (Van WInkle).»
Georgia has yet to issue a statement regarding Bennett's arrest.
