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WATCH: Stetson Bennett IV leaves Dallas detention center following Sunday arrest for public intoxication

Stephen Samraby:Steve Samra•01/29/23•

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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett was arrested Sunday in Dallas on a public intoxication charge, first reported by WFAA in Dallas.

Now, video has surfaced of the Bulldogs star being released from the detention center where he was held following the incident. Check out the footage below, where Bennett — complete with a hoodie and water bottle — tries to make it to his ride home as quick as possible.

Moreover, Bennett was taken into custody around 6 a.m. after reports of a man banging on doors off Tribeca Way in Old East Dallas, authorities told WFAA.

According to a police news release per WFAA, Bennett was “determined to be intoxicated” when the authorities arrived on the scene. Additionally, Braverman wrote that the Georgia star was then taken to a detention center where he was booked, but information regarding his bond was not immediately known afterwards.

Per WFAA, Stetson Bennett was released from custody shortly before 11 a.m., but more information about his arrest was not released.

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Continuing, the news of Bennett’s incident comes as he’s preparing to attempt to sell himself to NFL franchises this coming April.

The reigning two-time national title winner was already fighting an uphill battle, with scouts and media members alike panning Bennett’s age and slight build as factors working against his career at the next level. Still, his ability to lead a team and what’s between his shoulders was bound to get him at least a look at the next level, perhaps even on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

It remains to be seen if his actions will take him off any team’s draft board, but he’ll at least have many more questions to answer come the NFL Combine and throughout the ensuing process.

Nevertheless, his play on the field has spoken for itself, as Stetson Bennett is a champion and a former Heisman finalist. It’ll be fascinating to watch how his football career pans out at the next level, and the ride he goes on over the next couple of month.