Redshirt freshman Na’Ty Rodgers was charged in the early Sunday morning hours for disorderly conduct and consumption of alcohol by person under the age of 21. Per USC policy, he is suspended from the football team indefinitely.

Gamecocks freshman Na'Ty Rodgers

According to the Columbia Police Department, Rodgers was charged with disorderly conduct and consumption of alcohol by person under the age of 21 after officers responded to a civil disturbance call at 800 harden street at 12:30 a.m. on March 23, 2014. Rodgers was field booked.

Rodgers was allegedly acting in a loud and boisterous manner. Officers also detected a strong odor or alcohol when speaking with Rodgers.

He was cooperative with police.

All persons arrested /charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty .

Rodgers was competing at right guard for the starting position this spring. He was listed as the starter at the position on the preseason depth chart but has worked behind junior Mike Matulis through the first few practices.

Rodgers, a Pomfret, Md. native, did not practice on Thursday due to an academic situation. He did not practice on Friday either, but the reason was unclear. Rodgers did return to practice on Saturday.

Out of high school, Rodgers was a three-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite but was considered a four-star player by 247Sports. He was an Under Armour All-American and played in the Under Armour All-American Game in Orlando, Fla.

Rodgers played in the Arkansas game in 2013 but broke his thumb during the game. He was granted a redshirt due to the injury.

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