Drake Lindsey, the starting quarterback for the University of Minnesota's football team, was arrested early Friday morning in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He faces charges of underage possession of alcohol and possession of a fraudulent identification document.
Lindsey, 20, was booked at 1:13 a.m. Friday and released approximately seven hours later. Court records show two hearings are scheduled in Fayetteville District Court: June 1 and June 29.
Details Emerge
The arrest occurred while Lindsey, a native of Fayetteville, was back in his hometown. He reportedly cooperated with law enforcement and acknowledged using an altered or fraudulent identification. The university issued a brief statement, saying, "We are aware of the situation and will address it internally."
Football Context
Lindsey is entering his redshirt sophomore season as the designated starter for the Gophers. Last season, he started all 13 games, completing 249 of 386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also added 4 rushing touchdowns on 34 carries. His performance earned him a Pro Football Focus passing grade of 68.7, the highest among the team's quarterbacks, and he led the team in total touchdowns with the fewest turnovers. He is also noted for his poise under pressure and ability to deliver the ball effectively in difficult situations. Some early evaluations have already mentioned potential NFL Draft interest for Lindsey.
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Background
Lindsey completed spring practice last month, participating in the team's spring game where he completed 4 of 5 passes for 89 yards. He is set to turn 21 in mid-August. Lindsey's football career includes leading Fayetteville High School to an undefeated season and a state championship as a senior.
