Back in late June, a starting member of Oklahoma’s defensive line was arrested on a drunk-driving complaint. Less than a month later, a backup member of the Sooners’ linebacking corps has been hit with an alcohol-related arrest as well.
According to both Tulsa World and the Daily Oklahoman, linebacker Londell Taylor (no relation) was arrested early Sunday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence. Taylor was also charged with driving with a canceled/suspended license.
No details of what led to the arrest have been released.
“We are aware of the situation. The matter is being handled internally,” an OU spokesperson told the World.
This is Taylor’s second alcohol-related arrest during his time in Norman. In late September of 2011, the then--23-year-old freshman was involved in a car accident and subsequently charged with DUI. Taylor blew a .14 after an accident that occurred less than an hour after an OU win over Missouri.
According to his bio on OU’s athletics page, Taylor was originally part of the Sooners’ 2007 signing class, but spent four years as part of the Detroit Tigers baseball organization. He was drafted by the Tigers in the 13th round of the 2007 MLB draft.
Taylor, who one of the papers reports was believed to be academically ineligible last season, has yet to play a down for the Sooners.
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