Top NFL draft prospect arrested for DUI
Cornerback P.J. Williams, a top draft prospect out of Florida State, was arrested early Friday morning for driving under the influence.
The arrest occurred in Tallahassee, Fla., at just after 3 a.m.
Williams, 21, was driving a rental car on a suspended license and was pulled over after making an illegal turn and crossing the center line several times, according to court records obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat.
Williams, who told police he was an FSU football player and “just wanted to go home,” was booked into Leon County Jail and released later on $500 bond.
It’s the second traffic incident for Williams in the past six months. In October, he was cited for failure to yield and driving with a suspended license after the car he was driving hit another. He avoided a hit-and-run charge when he eventually returned to the scene.
The arrest Friday came three days after Williams’ Pro Day at Florida State and could impact his draft stock — he was considered a possible late first-round pick.
Williams was defensive MVP of the 2014 BCS championship game as a sophomore.
As a junior, he recorded 60 tackles, one interception, a forced fumble and a sack as the Seminoles played in the first College Football Playoff.
