Ohio State's Art Schlichter Charged With Drug Possession

Former Ohio State Quarterback Charged With Cocaine Possession

October 14, 2022, 8:47pm EST (Updated: January 29, 2023, 8:14pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Ohio State Buckeyes helmets are seen prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Art Schlichter has been charged with cocaine possession.

When responding to reports of an overdose, police found the former Ohio State quarterback unresponsive at a Hampton Inn. The incident took place in June, according to police reports.

Art Schlichter, who was Ohio State's quarterback from 1978-1981, faced new legal troubles this week.

Schlichter was accused of possessing about a quarter-gram of cocaine.https://t.co/bXR01FgqJd
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The court records show that Schlichter is being charged with a fifth-degree felony count of possession of drugs.

The 62-year-old finished his career at Ohio State with 7,547 passing yards, 50 touchdown passes and 46 interceptions. He suited up as quarterback for the Buckeyes from 1978-81.

He was selected by the Baltimore Colts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft. He played five seasons in the NFL before playing in Canada and the Arena Football League.