Andre Rison serves weekend in jail for OWI charge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Andre Rison, former Michigan State and NFL wide receiver, spent parts of three days in Oakland County jail following an August 2025 arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was booked on Friday evening and released early Sunday morning. Rison, now 59, was sentenced to jail time and placed on 18 months probation after pleading guilty to OWI and facing fines totaling $2,310.48. He enjoyed a notable career, including a Super Bowl win with the Green Bay Packers and induction into multiple halls of fame. Rison has been involved in coaching high school football since retirement.
- •Rison was arrested on August 23, 2025 for OWI.
- •He received an 18-month probation sentence.
- •Rison is a member of the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame.
- •He won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers.
- •Rison owes over $2,310 in fines.
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Andre Rison, MSU and NFL great, spends weekend in Oakland County jail
"Andre Rison, who won a Rose Bowl at Michigan State and a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers, spent parts of three days in jail on an OWI charge.
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