Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell has been suspended by the team, coach Nick Saban said Monday after the first practice of the spring.

“Everybody’s got an opportunity to make choices and decisions,” Saban said. “There’s no such thing as being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Mitchell was arrested last Wednesday in Holmes County, Florida and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and/or deliver. Saban said Alabama is gathering information about his arrest.

The county’s sheriff’s office said in a press release that “[a] significant amount of marijuana, a set of scales, a loaded handgun between the passenger seat and center console, and a large amount of cash” were found in Mitchell’s car. His passenger, Christophere Lewis of Valley Grande, was also arrested on the same marijuana charge and for possession of a concealed firearm without a permit.

Mitchell was a four-star prospect in the 2023 high school class ranked No. 123 in 247 Sports’ composite rankings. He committed to Alabama in June 2022 over Auburn, Georgia and Texas A&M, then signed his letter of intent in December.

Mitchell is one of five incoming freshmen defensive backs for Alabama, a group that includes a pair of five-star enrollees in Caleb Downs and Dezz Ricks. The Tide experienced significant turnover in its secondary this offseason after starting safeties Jordan Battle and DeMarcco Hellams graduated while Eli Ricks and Brian Branch entered the NFL draft as juniors.

Alabama has 13 more spring practices scheduled before its spring game April 22.

Mike Rodak is an Alabama beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mikerodak.