Star Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams, projected by many as a late first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, was arrested on a DUI charge early Friday morning in Tallahassee, NFL Network is reporting.

NFL Media, citing the Leon County (Fla.) jail, reported that Williams was arrested at 3:08 a.m. Friday by the Florida State University Police Department. FSU is in Leon County.

TMZ reported that Williams posted $500 bond and was released later this morning.

Williams, 21, participated in FSU's pro day with many of his Seminoles teammates on Tuesday, and, per TMZ, "left a very positive impression on NFL scouts going into the April 30th draft."

But now, it’s conceivable that Williams’ stock could drop, particularly given that this isn’t his first run-in with the law. As NFL.com points out:

He was also cited with tickets after a traffic accident in November, although the case has drawn far more attention from NFL teams than a typical accident would. The New York Times wrote a scathing investigative report on the case, suggesting that police should have charged Williams with hit-and-run because he fled the scene of an accident on foot.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Atlanta Dream's Brittney Griner (42) shoots against Indiana Fever's Natasha Howard (6) and Aliyah Boston (7) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Credit: AP

Featured

The National League's Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is introduced for the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC