AUBURN, Ala. — Two Auburn football players have been arrested for driving under the influence in the last month, Auburn police Capt. Tom Stofer confirmed Monday.

Fullbacks John Douglas and Jason King have both been arrested and charged with a DUI in separate incidents since Dec. 5. Both are awaiting court dates in Auburn Municipal Court.

Douglas, 20, is a scholarship sophomore from Augusta, Ga.. King, 21, is a walk-on junior from Newnan, Ga.

Douglas was pulled over in a blue 2002 Jeep Cherokee at 12:57 on Dec. 5 at the intersection of West Longleaf Drive and Downs Way on the south side of Auburn, according to a police report.

King was pulled over in a white 2002 Honda Accord at 1:38 a.m. Saturday morning near the intersection of South Gay Street and East Thach Avenue near downtown.

King’s court date is set for Feb. 18, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told the Opelika-Auburn News. Douglas’ is March 11.

Douglas played in 11 games this year but sat out the Alabama game. He battled injuries all season.

King played in 10 games this season, mostly on special teams. He made three tackles.
Both are considered candidates to get more playing time in the absence of H-back Eric Smith, who was ruled academically ineligible for the Outback Bowl.

Head coach Gene Chizik is expected to meet with reporters after practice today.