Leaf’s Probation Revocation to be Filed After Arrest

Leaf was arrested Friday in his hometown of Great Falls on burglary and drug possession charges, police said.

Leaf’s defense attorney in the Texas case, Bill Kelly, said Saturday that he hadn’t spoken to his client. Leaf’s father, John Leaf, called Kelly on Friday to tell him about the arrest, he said.

Leaf released a statement to the AP through his publicist, Wendy Ogunsemore on Friday night.

“I’ve made some mistakes, and have no excuses,” the statement read. “I am using the tools I’ve learned to move forward rather than backwards, and will be open to talking about the details in the days to come. I am confident that there will be further understanding when the facts are revealed, and feel very blessed for all of the support, especially from my friends and family.”

EARLIER: Former San Diego Chargers first round draft pick QB Ryan Leaf was arrested Friday and charged with felony burglary, misdemeanor theft and criminal possession of dangerous drugs.

Leaf posted a $76,000 bond late Friday, officials at Cascade County Detention Center in Montana told the Great Falls Tribune.

Some of the charges carry sentence of up to 20 years in prison, according to the AP.

Leaf was chosen with the second pick of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Chargers and was signed to a $31.25 million contract. Broncos QB Peyton Manning was the first pick that year.

In four years in the NFL, Leaf threw 14 touchdowns and 36 interceptions in 25 appearances.

Leaf has been through a string of legal troubles dating back to 2008 when he was accused of robbing a player’s home while serving as the quarterbacks coach for West Texas A&M. The following investigation found Leaf had obtained approximately 1,000 pain pills from area pharmacies over eight months.

In 2009, he pleaded guilty to eight felony drug charges and sentenced to 10 years of probation and fined $20,000.