University of Minnesota’s starting quarterback Drake Lindsey found himself in legal trouble Friday after being taken into custody on charges involving fraudulent identification and underage alcohol possession.
The incident occurred in Arkansas, Lindsey’s home state, when Fayetteville law enforcement officers responded to a local establishment’s report of suspected fake identification use.
According to preliminary police documentation, the 20-year-old athlete confessed to possessing the fraudulent ID and acknowledged consuming alcohol prior to arriving at the establishment.
Lindsey remained in custody at the Washington County Detention Center for approximately seven hours before securing release on $470 bond, detention records show. Court appearances are scheduled for June 1 and June 29 in district court.
When contacted by ESPN, a University of Minnesota representative stated the institution is “aware of the situation and will address it internally.”
During his freshman campaign last season, Lindsey served as the Golden Gophers’ primary signal-caller and established a new program milestone with eight victories as a first-year quarterback. His statistical performance included 2,382 passing yards, 18 touchdown passes, six interceptions, and a 63.2% completion percentage.
