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Freshman defensive end Andrew Butcher came to the University of Tennessee with plenty of fanfare behind him, but the enthusiasm has been tempered as the 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday morning.

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Butcher Charged With Public Intoxication, Additional Violations

Tuesday, Sept. 1

According to WATE.com, Butcher was arrested Sunday after allegedly "running around" on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The Alpharetta, Georgia, native was subsequently charged with public intoxication, underage possession of alcoholic beverages and controlled access roadway violations after telling police he had been drinking.

KNS Watchful Eye provided a look at Butcher's mugshot following his arrest:

Per Don Jacobs of the Knoxville News Sentinel, Butcher was ultimately released from jail on bond, and he is set to appear in court Sept. 10, which is five days after the Vols open the season against Bowling Green and two days prior to their clash with Oklahoma.

Butcher was a 4-star recruit, according to 247sports, but his status for the 2015 season was already in question. He has yet to practice with the Volunteers after undergoing knee surgery.

That made Butcher a redshirt candidate, although his status with the program is now unclear as head coach Butch Jones must review his situation.

Jones' ultimate decision isn't likely to have much of an impact on what Tennessee does in 2015, but it could affect the Vols' defensive talent moving forward.

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