A&M freshman linebacker arrested

Darian Claiborne arrested on drug possession

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas – A key player for Texas A&M's football team was arrested on Sunday.

Darian Claiborne, a freshman linebacker, is facing two drug charges. One of those charges is for possession of marijuana.

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Claiborne is being held on $6,000 bond.

A spokesperson for A&M told Local 2 that Claiborne has been suspended per athletic department policy. He will miss the upcoming Chick-Fil-A Bowl game against Duke on New Year's Eve.