Report: Georgia TE charged with DUI

Published Mar. 9, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET

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Georgia tight end Orson Reuben Charles, who is regarded among the top NFL Draft prospects for his position, was charged Friday morning with DUI.

Charles, 21, was arrested by Athens-Clarke County Police and jailed at 4:31am local time, University of Georgia student newspaper Red and Black reported, citing the jail booking log.

Charles was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and at a minimum speed. His bond was set at a combined $1,750 and he was released within an hour.

The junior declared his intention to enter next month's 2012 draft in January after recording career-high numbers last year, with 45 passes for 574 yards and five touchdowns, and being named to the All-SEC first-team.

Charles was rated as an outstanding performer at last month's NFL Scouting Combine, though he decided against running in Indianapolis having reportedly clocked within 4.7-4.88 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the Georgia Pro Day.