Ex-Oakland Raiders Player Darren McFadden Accused of DWI After Falling Asleep in Fast-Food Drive-Thru

In this file photo, Darren McFadden of the Oakland Raiders looks on from the sidelines against the Denver Broncos on December 29, 2013 in Oakland. (Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

by: Associated Press

Posted: Jan 22, 2019 / 07:36 AM PST

Updated: Jan 22, 2019 / 09:36 AM PST

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Authorities say former NFL player Darren McFadden has posted bond after he was arrested on a drunken-driving charge when he fell asleep in the drive-thru lane at a fast-food restaurant in suburban Dallas.

Collin County court records show the 31-year-old was charged with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest after being found early Monday at a Whataburger in McKinney. McFadden was taken to the county jail.

McFadden played 10 years in the NFL. He was a running back at the University of Arkansas before being drafted in 2008 by the Oakland Raiders. He spent seven seasons with the Raiders then signed with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for three seasons before retiring in 2017.

A phone number for McFadden couldn’t be found and it’s unclear if he has an attorney.