TEXAS - Reports say the father of former LSU Star Odell Beckham Jr. has been arrested for drug possession and illegally carrying a weapon.

According to a report from TMZ, Odell Beckham Sr. was booked with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of marijuana(under two ounces). Beckham was later released on a $5,000 bond.

Like his son, Beckham Sr. is former football player from LSU. Beckham was the starting running back during the 1992 season when Odell was born.

Odell Beckham Jr. is currently a starting wide receiver for the New York Giants and one of the  most high-profile receivers in the NFL.