Baker Mayfield Issues Apology for Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication Arrest

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has formally apologized for his arrest over the weekend.

The junior provided an extended apology on his Twitter account, directed at the coaching staff, his teammates, his family and friends, as well as Sooners fans:

“I made the biggest mistake of my life by putting myself in this situation,” Mayfield wrote. “I know that I represent the University of Oklahoma on a very large scale, therefore I know better than to bring bad attention and scrutiny to the school and the people that I love. The shame, guilt, and embarrassment I have felt over the past few days and continue to feel is something I would never wish upon anybody.”

Mayfield was arrested Saturday on charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, per the Washington County sheriff's office (h/t ESPN's Jake Trotter).

The 21-year-old was reportedly “yelling profanities and causing a scene” in front of officers, according to Trotter.

Mayfield is coming off an outstanding season for the Sooners after totaling 3,965 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and just eight interceptions for a team that finished 11-2. The quarterback finished third in voting for the Heisman Trophy behind Louisville’s Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson of Clemson.

He chose to return for his senior season, but the latest incident could end up hurting his draft stock for 2018.