Former Washington cornerback Fred Smoot arrested: Commanders' broadcaster

Former NFL cornerback Fred Smoot, known for his time in Washington, has been arrested in Loudoun County on a civil charge.

Former NFL cornerback Fred Smoot, known for his tenure with the Washington team and currently serving as a postgame analyst for the Commanders, has recently found himself in legal trouble. Smoot was arrested in Loudoun County on a civil charge of "failure to comply with support obligation." The news of his arrest was first reported by TMZ.

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Smoot turned himself in at the county jail on Thursday and was subsequently booked on the misdemeanor charge. The charge, as per Virginia code, implies that Smoot has allegedly violated a court order pertaining to child custody or visitation, child support payments, or alimony.

This is not the first time Smoot has faced legal issues. In 2019, he was arrested in Loudoun County for failing to appear in court in Amherst County, Virginia, regarding a traffic charge from 2017. Additionally, Smoot was involved in a trial in Loudoun County in 2015, where he faced allegations of domestic violence. However, he was ultimately found not guilty. Perhaps the most infamous incident involving Smoot was his involvement in the "Love Boat scandal," in which he and other Minnesota Vikings players were charged.

Smoot's professional football career began when he was drafted by the Washington team in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft. He spent the majority of his nine-year NFL career in Washington, playing a total of seven seasons for the team.

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