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.
