Published Jan 12, 2019
Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray arrested for public intoxication
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Tony Tsoukalas  •  TideIllustrated
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama defensive end LaBryan Ray was arrested Friday night on a charge of public intoxication, according to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office online database.

“We are disappointed any time a player makes a choice that leads to a bad decision," Alabama head coach Nick Saban said in a statement released by the university. "We will evaluate what we need to do in terms of appropriate discipline and rehabilitation as we move forward.”

Ray was arrested at Midtown Village around 7 p.m. Friday night. He was encountered by Midtown Security after he refused to leave an establishment. He was detained until Police arrived. During an investigation, it was determined that Ray was intoxicated. He was then transported to the Tuscaloosa Police Department where he was booked then transported to Tuscaloosa County Jail and held on s $500 bond.

Ray, a Madison, Ala., native, was the No. 1 rated player in the state in the 2017 class. Last season, he appeared in all 15 games, tallying 39 tackles, six for a loss, with 2.5 sacks, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. The rising junior is thought to take on a starting role on the defense next season.

AL.com was first to report Ray's arrest.