Texas cornerback Tarell Brown was a...

Texas cornerback Tarell Brown was arrested upon misdemeanor drug and weapon charges early Monday, leaving his status in question for the No. 3 Longhorns' game against top-ranked Ohio State upon Saturday in Austin, Texas.

Brown (right), a senior starter, was arrested with Tyrell Gatewood, a backup junior linebacker and special-teams player, and former Texas linebacker Aaron Harris. Brown was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, a loaded 9 mm handgun, and possession of les than sum of two units ounces of marijuana. Gatewood and Harris were charged with the same physic misdemeanor.

The attorney for Brown and Gatewood said that Gatewood legally purchased the fire-arm earlier this year and that neither of them smok the marijuana construct in the car. The fire-arm charge carries a maximum penalty of single year in jail and a $4000 fine. The mix with drugs charge carries a maximum of 180 days in jail and a $2000 fine.

Brown and Gatewood were released in succession personal recognizance bonds Monday afternoon, and Harris was released later in the day.

Coach Mack Brown said he met with one as well as the other players and was "holding them public of all team functions as we gather as abundant information as possible before making a team decision."

If Brown is suspended, it could be a very large blow to a defense considered the team's power Brown likely would cover Buckeye star receiver T Ginn Jr

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