Two freshmen on the University of Florida football team were arrested over the summer for possession of alcohol under the age of 21, the Miami Herald has learned.Freshman safety Matt Elam was arrested on July 2 and freshman receiver Solomon Patton was arrested on Aug. 1.
Strong safety Matt Elam pleaded no contest to the first-degree misdemeanor charge July 21 and was ordered to pay $184 in court costs and fees. His payment is due Oct. 27. The case will remain open until the fine is paid, according to court records.
Wide receiver Solomon Patton, charged with a second-degree misdemeanor, accepted a deferred prosecution agreement Aug. 19. If he meets the terms of the agreement, which includes performing community service, Patton’s record will be clean. He is a first-time offender.Elam received public recognition from UF coach Urban Meyer on Thursday for being a leader of the freshman class. A strong safety by trade, Elam has also practiced at nickel back during the preseason and could receive playing time at the position in the Gators' season opener on Sept. 4 against Miami (Ohio). Elam will not be suspended for the season opener, according to Florida assistant coach Chuck Heater, who coaches the team's safeties.Patton's status for the season opener has not been determined.
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