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Wardell Mack arrested overnight in Austin, charged with DWI

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook09/03/25josephcook89
Wardell Mack
Wardell Mack (Will Gallagher/Inside Texas)

Texas defensive back Wardell Mack was arrested by the Travis Country Sheriffs Office on Wednesday morning and charged with driving while intoxicated, per Travis County Sheriffs Office records.

Mack, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman from New Orleans (La.) John Ehret, was booked into the Travis County Jail at 1:07 a.m. on September 3rd. He was released on $3000 bond.

KXAN was first to report.

Mack’s attorney, Logan Campbell, did not provide a comment when reached by Inside Texas.

Mack played in four games as a true freshman in 2024. He logged two tackles, one pass defended, and an interception.

Mack was ranked as the No. 143 overall prospect, the No. 20 cornerback, and the No. 5 player in Louisiana in the 2024 Rivals Industry Ranking. On3 ranked Mack as the No. 134 overall prospect, the No. 19 cornerback, and the No. 6 player in Louisiana.

This is a developing story.

Wardell Mack Scouting Summary

Smooth moving defensive back with the length and playmaking ability to make an impact as a cornerback or safety. Measured in at around 6-foot-0.5, 170 pounds prior to his senior season. Has elite length for the position with arms that measure 33.75 inches. Shows the ability to stick with receivers, using his length and movement skills to stay in-phase. Physical in press coverage, using his length to reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage. Shows loose hips and is fluid when changing directions. Has refined footwork with a very smooth backpedal in the camp setting. A willing downhill defender, not scared of contact or being physical as a tackler. Shows solid top-end speed, but not look to be top-tier in that regard. Ball skills are good not great, as he does not look to be the most natural pass catcher. Is still comfortable playing the ball at the catch point, getting his hands on the football. Viewed as a high floor prospect who could see an immediate role as a nickel corner at the next level and eventually developing into a field corner. Relatively young for the class, turning 18 in April of his senior year of high school.

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