University of Miami walk-on quarterback Tucker Beirne was arrested on DUI and cocaine possession charges early Saturday morning in Tavernier.
According to Monroe County Sheriff officials, 19-year-old Beirne was arrested during a traffic stop on US-1 mile marker 93 in Tavernier. He has been charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence and one felony count of cocaine possession.
Beirne started all four-years in high school, including his last three seasons at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami.
Bierne was not expected to play in the Hurricanes' season opener against Florida A&M at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens Saturday.
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