Former NFL Football Player Fred Smoot Arrested on Civil Misdemeanor Charges in Virginia

Former NFL football player Fred Smoot was arrested on civil misdemeanor charges in Virginia. Reports say Smoot turned himself in for failing to comply with support obligations.

On August 10, at 10:58 a.m., former NFL football player Fred Smoot, 44, was arrested after he turned himself in at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in Virginia. Reports say former NFL football player Fred Smoot faced charges of civil misdemeanor after failing to comply with support obligations.

According to Keeley, former NFL football player Fred Smoot was a contract employee who handled postgame analysis and appeared on different in-house shows such as Command Center. However, Rick “Doc” Walker, who did color commentary last season, is expected to fill former NFL football player Fred Smoot’s spot in the upcoming preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.

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Former NFL Football Player Fred Smoot’s Issues

According to Williams, former NFL football player Fred Smoot pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in connection with the Minnesota Vikings “Love Boat” scandal in 2005. In 2013, former NFL football player Fred Smoot was also sentenced to six months probation for driving under the influence (DUI) charges.

In 2015, however, he was found not guilty of misdemeanor domestic violence. Nonetheless, in 2019, former NFL football player Fred Smoot was arrested for outstanding minor traffic violations. Further reports say as of, August 10, former NFL football player Fred Smoot is still behind bars.

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