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Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Pete Golding arrested on DUI charge

Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding was arrested and charged with driving under the influence by Northport (Alabama) Police early Thursday morning.

Northport Police Assistant Chief Keith Carpenter confirmed the arrest of Stephen Thomas Golding, which he said took place around 1 a.m.

Golding, who goes by the first name Pete, has been part of Alabama coach Nick Saban's staff since 2018 and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2019.

Alabama officials are aware of the arrest and still gathering information.

Golding's arrest comes the day after Alabama secured ESPN's No. 2-ranked signing class in college football.