NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Prosecutors have dropped
misdemeanor drug charges against Oklahoma wide receiver Jalen Saunders,
who was arrested in December after authorities found marijuana in his
car.
Meanwhile, defensive back Cortez Johnson, who was
arrested with Saunders, pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor possession
of marijuana and received a six-month deferred sentence and three
months of probation.
The pair was arrested early Dec. 2 by Cleveland
County officers. Authorities say Johnson was driving Saunders' car at
the time of the arrest.
Assistant District Attorney Dane Powery said that Johnson took "full responsibility" for the marijuana, so prosecutors decided to drop all charges against Saunders.
Saunders had 62 receptions for 829 yards and three
touchdowns last season. Johnson redshirted last season after
transferring to Oklahoma from Arizona.
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