Oregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples faces DUII charges after crash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Oregon assistant head coach Ra'Shaad Samples has been charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) and reckless driving following an incident in April. Samples allegedly backed his Ford F-150 into another vehicle and fled the scene. After being pursued by the other driver, he provided a false name claiming to be NFL player DeSean Jackson. Samples also allegedly attempted to offer the other driver cash to avoid reporting the incident. No field sobriety test was conducted on the scene, and both the other driver and a passenger have claimed injuries. Samples had a court appearance on July 20 and is scheduled for another hearing on August 25.
- •Ra'Shaad Samples charged with DUII and reckless driving.
- •Incident occurred in April; Samples fled the crash scene.
- •Samples claimed to be NFL's DeSean Jackson in a false name.
- •He allegedly tried to offer $2,500 and football tickets to the other driver.
- •Next court date for Samples is set for August 25.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples reportedly said name was 'DeSean Jackson' after crash that resulted in DUII, reckless driving charges
- 5:05 PMCBS Sports — Oregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples charged with DUII after fleeing crash, claiming to be DeSean Jackson
"Samples claimed in a statement to The Oregonian/OregonLive that he first offered his real name before frustratedly and facetiously identifying himself as the former Philadelphia Eagles star.
"The Oregon assistant was charged with DUII and reckless driving
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:20 PMOregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples reportedly said name was 'DeSean Jackson' after crash that resulted in DUII, reckless driving charges
Samples claimed in a statement to The Oregonian/OregonLive that he first offered his real name before frustratedly and facetiously identifying himself as the former Philadelphia Eagles star.
- CBS SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:05 PMOregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples charged with DUII after fleeing crash, claiming to be DeSean Jackson
The Oregon assistant was charged with DUII and reckless driving
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