Former Tide Receiver Dismissed From Oregon Football Team Following Arrest

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Former University of Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden has been dismissed from the Oregon football team after being arrested Wednesday morning in Eugene, Oregon.

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Jail records show that Holden, 21, was jailed on three charges: Menacing, unlawful use of a weapon and coercion.

According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, he was booked into jail at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday morning and remains in custody as of the publication of this story.

The circumstances surrounding his arrest have not been released at this time.

“We are aware of the incident involving Traeshon Holden, and he has been dismissed from our team,” Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said in a statement on Wednesday. “We have high standards for the student-athletes, coaches, and staff in our football program, and we are disappointed when these standards are not met. We will continue to hold everyone in our program accountable for meeting our expectations.”

A native of Kissimmee, Florida, Holden played three seasons for the Crimson Tide before transferring to Oregon following the 2022 season.

During his final year at the Capstone, Holden was a starting receiver in Alabama's rotation and recorded 25 catches for 331 yards and six touchdowns.

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