Demetrius Walker was taken into custody on felony drug charges.

A University of Arkansas linebacker is arrested on felony drug charges. According to Fayetteville Police, Demetrius Walker was taken into custody Wednesday night. Police say a search warrant for his home revealed he had over 95 grams of marijuana, 40 Xanax pills and a loaded AR 15 Rifle. The following is a statement from the University of Arkansas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics: “We are aware of charges involving Demetrius Walker, a student-athlete on our football team. The student-athlete has been suspended from our football program indefinitely, and we will continue to monitor the situation and cooperate fully with any related legal and campus processes. Our continued expectation is that our student-athletes conduct themselves and represent the University of Arkansas in an appropriate manner at all times.”Walker is currently being held in the Washington County Jail.

A University of Arkansas linebacker is arrested on felony drug charges.

According to Fayetteville Police, Demetrius Walker was taken into custody Wednesday night.


Police say a search warrant for his home revealed he had over 95 grams of marijuana, 40 Xanax pills and a loaded AR 15 Rifle.

The following is a statement from the University of Arkansas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics:

“We are aware of charges involving Demetrius Walker, a student-athlete on our football team. The student-athlete has been suspended from our football program indefinitely, and we will continue to monitor the situation and cooperate fully with any related legal and campus processes. Our continued expectation is that our student-athletes conduct themselves and represent the University of Arkansas in an appropriate manner at all times.”

Walker is currently being held in the Washington County Jail.