Texas A&M Aggies football player Ainias Smith arrested on DWI, weapon, marijuana charges

Texas A&M senior wide receiver Ainias Smith, who had been scheduled to appear at SEC media days Thursday, was arrested early Wednesday on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and marijuana possession (less than two ounces).

Smith, 21, was booked early Wednesday in the Brazos County Jail after his arrest by Texas A&M police.

A team captain in 2021, Smith led the Aggies in both receptions (47) and touchdown catches (6) last season while finishing second in receiving yards (509). The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Smith has started 21 games the past three seasons and has 112 career receptions for 1,321 yards and 15 touchdowns, to go along with 373 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Defensive back Demani Richardson, offensive lineman Layden Robinson and Smith were set to join coach Jimbo Fisher on Thursday at SEC media days in Atlanta. A native of Missouri City, Texas, Smith was an ESPN three-star recruit in the 2019 class.

Smith is the second prominent Texas A&M receiver to be arrested during the offseason. In March, Demond Demas was arrested on an assault/family violence charge and was removed from the team before entering the transfer portal.