Since he was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, wide receiver Chris Olave has emerged as a legitimate star in the league. But it looks like he could be facing a little bit of legal trouble after he was arrested on Monday.
According to a report from Nick Underhill of the NOF Network, Chris Olave was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle on Tuesday night.
“Chris Olave was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle tonight. He was traveling 35 mph over the posted speed limit. He did not resist and was cooperative with law enforcement,” Underhill wrote in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Chris Olave was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle tonight. He was traveling 35 mph over the posted speed limit. He did not resist and was cooperative with law enforcement.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) October 24, 2023
“Olave was clocked going 70 in a 35,” Underhill said in a follow-up post on X.
Olave was clocked going 70 in a 35.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) October 24, 2023
The NFL world had a lot to say about the arrest on social media.
Olave is having a bad season with Carrs https://t.co/usODUdg0bM
— Jono Barnes (@JonoBarnes) October 24, 2023
The Saints can’t even let us enjoy a Monday night in peace. https://t.co/P7HdDuEI86
— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) October 24, 2023
Chris Olave saw what reckless driving did for Jordan Addison’s production and wanted to go all gas too. https://t.co/lD8FyNwBVe
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) October 24, 2023
Trade him immediately (To the Texans) https://t.co/y9CPd3eAsK
— William (@Will_ace4) October 24, 2023
He should’ve had Carr to pick him up…
See what I did there 👀 https://t.co/8tau7hGPqW
— Josh (@onlyonejj22) October 24, 2023
You get arrested for that? https://t.co/3vWktjyElV
— Mel (@mellow_nie91) October 24, 2023
So far this season, Olave – a former Ohio State Buckeyes star – has 39 receptions for 471 yards and a touchdown playing with new quarterback Derek Carr.
It’s not immediately clear whether or not Olave will face punishment or repercussions from the league due to the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
About Kevin Harrish