Ex-Virginia receiver Jahmal Edrine arrested on rape, abduction charges

Former Virginia wide receiver Jahmal Edrine was arrested and charged with rape and abduction following an investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department. The investigation was initiated on August 25 after a report of sexual assault. A grand jury returned indictments on February 2, leading to Edrine's arrest. He is being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, and the investigation is ongoing.

The University of Virginia confirmed that Edrine is no longer enrolled and stated it will cooperate with law enforcement. Jahmal Edrine, 22, transferred to Virginia from Purdue before the 2025 season and was a key player, finishing as the team's second-leading receiver. Prior to his time at Virginia, Edrine played for Florida Atlantic and Purdue, missing the 2023 season due to injury.