Report: Kentucky judge issues warrant, fine for Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez

According to Lex 18 News, an arrest warrant has been issued for Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez, who was previously arrested earlier in the week for careless driving and operating a vehicle while under the influence. Rodriguez was stopped by police in Fayette County, Kentucky on Sunday.

Rodriguez reportedly failed to appear at his arraignment, leading to the warrant for his arrest and also a $200 fine.

“A warrant has been issued for UK football player Chris Rodriguez’s arrest after he failed to appear for his arraignment,” Lex 18 News wrote. “Judge Denotra Gunther issued a warrant for his arrest and also imposed a $200 fine.”

Lex 18 News said that Rodriguez is facing multiple charges, and that he admitted to having alcohol in his system at the time of his original traffic stop. Rodriguez faces charges of driving with no tail lamps, in addition to the carless driving and operating a vehicle under the influence chargers, according to Lex 18.

Rodriguez is coming off of a strong year at Kentucky

Rodriguez is coming off of a career-best season at Kentucky, where he rushed for 1,378 yards. He also had a strong 2020 campaign, totaling 785 yards and 11 touchdowns on 119 carries. In 32 games across his four-year collegiate career, Rodriguez has totaled 417 carries for 2,739 yards and 27 touchdowns. He is averaging 6.6 yards per carry, and also has 15 career receptions for 75 yards and three touchdowns.

Rodriguez could have entered the 2022 NFL Draft, but he instead decided to return to school. As he enters his fifth season, Rodriguez is looking to finish re-writing the record books, which was a goal of his when he began his career at Kentucky.

“When I signed at UK, my goals were to re-write the record books and be the first in my family to graduate from college,” Rodriguez wrote, via his Twitter. “I’m so close to accomplishing both of those goals and because of that, I would like that I will be coming back for another year!

“I know coming back will make me better not only for myself but also my team and the people around me. Let’s get to work!”