WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction; no longer on Virginia roster

Jahmal Edrine, a prominent receiver for the University of Virginia's football team, has been arrested and charged with rape and abduction after a five-month investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department. The investigation began on August 25, 2025, following a report of sexual assault. Edrine, 22, was indicted by an Albemarle County grand jury and is currently being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. He has been removed from enrollment at the university, which has pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

Edrine was a key player for Virginia, having caught 46 passes for 564 yards and a touchdown in the previous season. Originally from South Florida, he started his college football career at Florida Atlantic in 2021 and later played for Purdue during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The university's associate vice president, Brian Coy, stated that due to federal privacy laws, no further comment could