KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee running back John Kelly and linebacker Will Ignont have received citations after police say they found marijuana in Kelly’s car during a traffic stop.
Knoxville police say they stopped a car that had a headlight out Tuesday at about 10:46 p.m. Police said they searched the vehicle with Kelly’s consent after smelling marijuana, and that 4.6 grams of marijuana and a glass pipe were found in the console.
Kelly was driving the car and Ignont was a passenger. Police said neither Kelly nor Ignont sad they owned the items in the console. Police said they decided to cite each of them since the items were in the console between Kelly and Ignont.
Kelly, the Volunteers’ leading rusher and one of their top overall players, was cited for possession of Schedule VI. Tennessee law defines marijuana as a ”Schedule VI” drug. He also was cited for having no proof of insurance and for his car having a non-working headlight.
Ignont was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police said both Kelly and Ignont were cooperative and were permitted to drive off after the traffic stop. They are scheduled to turn themselves in to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for booking Nov. 7.
Tennessee athletic department spokesman Zach Stipe said that ”we are aware of the incident and we are looking into it.”
Kelly, a junior from Detroit, has rushed for 615 yards and six touchdowns on 125 carries. He also has a team-high 26 catches for 255 yards. Kelly averages 87.9 yards rushing per game to rank fourth in the SEC.
Ignont, a freshman from Huntsville, Alabama, has played four games and has made four tackles this season.
Tennessee (3-4, 0-4 SEC) carries a three-game skid into Saturday’s visit to Kentucky (5-2, 2-2).
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