Alabama freshman Tony Mitchell sentenced to three-year probation, 100 hours of community service for felony marijuana charge

Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell has been sentenced to a three-year probation after pleading “no contest” to a felony marijuana charge, AL.com’s Mike Rodak reported Wednesday. He also must complete 100 hours of community service.

The charges stem from a March run-in with police that also resulted in Mitchell’s suspension from the team. Police chased Mitchell, a high-profile recruit who signed with Alabama in 2023, at speeds of up to 141 miles per hour. Upon stopping Mitchell, they seized $7,000 in cash, nearly half a pound of marijuana, scales and a gun, which Mitchell denied was his.

Mitchell and the passenger in the vehicle, Christophere Lewis, both faced felony charges of possession of marijuana with intent to sell. Lewis received an additional charge for possessing a firearm without a permit.

Prior to Tony Mitchell’s arrest, he played high school football at Alabaster Thompson (Al.) High School, where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 116 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

He also checked in as the No. 10 safety in his class and the No. 12 overall player from the state of Alabama.

Tony Mitchell remains suspended indefinitely

Shortly after Mitchell’s arrest, Alabama coach Nick Saban announced that he was suspended from the team.

“Tony Mitchell has been suspended from the team and all team activities until we gather more information on the situation and what his legal circumstance is,” Saban said in March. “Everybody has the opportunity to make choices and decisions. There’s no such thing as being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“You got to be responsible for who you’re with, who you’re around, and what you do. Who you associate yourself with and the situation you put yourself in. It is what it is but there is cause and effect when you make choices and decisions that put you in bad situations.”

Saban was asked about Mitchell’s status again at his Nick’s Kids charity golf tournament Tuesday morning, but did not have any new update. Mitchell’s lawyer, Waylon Graham, has previously said that the freshman defensive back could enter one of the university’s of drug and alcohol abuse and prevention programs.

With the case now wrapped up, it seems Mitchell could have a path to rejoining the team soon. Alabama players will return to campus this summer and begin fall camp in early August.