Auburn LB Barber Dismissed After Drug Arrest

Auburn redshirt freshman linebacker D’Angelo 'DJ' Barber was arrested on July 7 in Dadeville, Alabama, after police found 2.5 pounds of marijuana, THC vapes, digital scales, packaging materials, nearly $1,900 in cash, and a loaded Glock 19 pistol in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Barber and passenger Marcell Brewster, a former high school classmate, were both charged with felony marijuana trafficking, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia. Trafficking is a Class A felony in Alabama, carrying a possible sentence of 10 to 99 years. Both men were booked into Tallapoosa County Jail as authorities continue to investigate possible links to a broader drug trafficking network. Auburn University has confirmed Barber has now been dismissed from the football team following the incident. The arrest has sparked discussion about student-athlete support and accountability.