Auburn football linebacker D’Angelo Barber was arrested on drug and possession charges in Dadeville, according to a press release from the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force.

Barber, 19, and Marcell Brewster, 19, were arrested during a traffic stop on US Highway 280 at 9 a.m. Monday morning, the release stated.

According to the release, the officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle during the stop, and located “a large amount of marijuana, a pistol, and US currency.”

Two and a half pounds of marijuana, THC vapes, digital scales, marijuana packaging, $1,897 in US currency, and a Glock 19 9mm pistol were recovered from the vehicle, the release stated.

Barber was charged with trafficking in marijuana, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Brewster was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana Second Degree and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Barber was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail at 10:46 a.m. on Monday. Bond is currently set at $28,500.

Auburn did not immediately respond when asked for comment on the arrest.

The investigation into the trafficking, possession and distribution of illegal narcotics is ongoing in Tallapoosa County.

The Tigers redshirt linebacker was a three-star commit in the 2024 recruiting class. Barber played high school at Clay-Chalkville and was a part of the 2023 Class 6A state championship team.

This story will be updated.