JACKSON, Miss. — Former Mississippi State quarterback and NFL draft prospect Dak Prescott was arrested and charged with driving under the influence early Saturday.

The Starkville Police Department confirmed Prescott’s arrest at around 12:45 a.m., when he was pulled over in a white 2016 Cadillac Escalade. He was released on bond.

Prescott is projected to be drafted anywhere between the second and fourth rounds of April’s NFL Draft, in no small part because he is often praised for his leadership and character.

“I want to … first take complete responsibility for my actions,” Prescott wrote in a statement. “I’m very remorseful for my misjudgment. I want to apologize to my true supporters, my family, Mississippi State University, the NFL, and the kids who look up to me. I won’t ask for forgiveness; however, I’ll show the true man I am and exhibit my character through my actions and behavior moving forward.”

The Jackson (Miss.) Clarion-Ledger reported Prescott then spent Saturday morning hosting a camp that more than 200 children attended at Starkville High School.

Prescott went through Mississippi State’s pro day Thursday, throwing for scouts from 30 NFL teams. He said he’s been pleased with his performance during workouts, including the NFL combine, but Saturday’s arrest undeniably clouds Prescott’s reputation as a squeaky-clean leader.

“The quarterback is the face of the organization in the NFL,” Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen said on Thursday. “And now they’re looking at a young guy who was the face of our organization here. He knows how to handle that pressure and knows how to carry himself.”

The 6-foot-2, 226-pound Prescott is arguably the best player in Mississippi State history, rewriting the school’s passing records and helping the program win a combined 19 games in his junior and senior seasons.

Prescott threw for 3,793 yards, 29 touchdowns and five interceptions last season while also running for 588 yards and 10 touchdowns.

With AP