Texans' rookie D'Onta Foreman arrested in Austin Sunday

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Texans rookie running back D'Onta Foreman was arrested Sunday morning in Austin, but his Houston-based attorney, Chip Lewis, was confident his client will be proved not guilty of the charges.

Foreman, a third-round pick this spring from the University of Texas, was arrested at 3 a.m. Sunday by campus police for possession of marijuana and possessing an unlawful weapon. Both charges are misdemeanors. Foreman, 21, posted bond early Sunday afternoon and was released.

"He had traveled to Austin to visit friends," Lewis said in a statement. "As he was leaving their residence, he was approached by police. Prior to a search of his vehicle, D'Onta alerted the officer that he had a handgun inside of his vehicle. This legal handgun was recently purchased by D'Onta and registered in his name. The handgun was properly secured inside his vehicle as required by Texas law.

"A passenger in D'Onta's vehicle was in possession of marijuana. D'Onta did not use or possess the marijuana. Upon making his bond, he will submit to urinalysis and confirm he has not used marijuana. ... We are confident this matter will be resolved justly once the state of Texas applies the applicable law to the facts."

Foreman, a Texas City native, rushed for 2,028 yards as a junior last season. The Texans drafted him to back up Lamar Miller.

The Texans are investigating the incident.

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"We are aware of the situation involving D'Onta Foreman, and we are gathering more information," the Texans said in a statement.

The Austin American-Statesman reported a spokesman for campus police said Foreman was one of seven charged with marijuana possession. The others were charged and released.