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Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey Arrested in Arkansas for Fake ID

5/2/2026

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Lindsey Arrested

Drake Lindsey, Minnesota’s starting quarterback, was arrested in Fayetteville, Arkansas for alcohol possession and a fake ID.
After bar staff reported a fake ID, Lindsey admitted drinking and using the fraudulent ID.
He was taken to Washington County Detention Center, posted a $470 bond, and released seven hours later.
Lindsey faces Fayetteville District Court hearings on June 1 and June 29, while Minnesota officials say the program will handle the matter internally.

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Lindsey Leads Bowl

Drake Lindsey completed 249 of 386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
He added four rushing touchdowns on 34 carries, showing dual-threat ability.
His play helped Minnesota finish 8-5 and win the Rate Bowl overtime, 20-17 over New Mexico.
In the Rate Bowl he threw 18 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
He started all 13 games in 2025, establishing himself as the offensive leader.

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Lindsey Detained

Drake Lindsey, a 20-year-old former Fayetteville High School football player, was arrested in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
His arrest occurred before he turns 21 in August, the age at which Arkansas law permits legal alcohol purchases.
The booking was processed jointly by the Fayetteville Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

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Lindsey Drafted

Nate Tice placed Lindsey at No. 24 on his 2027 NFL Draft big board.
Lindsey threw for 3,941 yards, 54 touchdowns and three interceptions as a senior, earning Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year.
Joe Nelson, a Minnesota sports journalist with over 20 years experience, switched to writing in 2011 and now covers the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers and Twins for On SI.

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Lindsey Arrested

Drake Lindsey, Minnesota’s starting quarterback, was arrested in Fayetteville, Arkansas for alcohol possession and a fake ID.
After bar staff reported a fake ID, Lindsey admitted drinking and using the fraudulent ID.
He was taken to Washington County Detention Center, posted a $470 bond, and released seven hours later.
Lindsey faces Fayetteville District Court hearings on June 1 and June 29, while Minnesota officials say the program will handle the matter internally.

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