D'Onta Foreman was arrested in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning and charged with marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon, both misdemeanors.
Foreman was a third round pick by the Houston Texans out of Texas.
According to the University of Texas police department, officers initially responded to a report of marijuana smell coming from three cars parked outside a residence hall at 12:24 a.m. Sunday.
Foreman won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back after rushing for 2,028 yards at Texas last season.