Oregon's Messiah Hampton arrested for reckless driving and eluding police
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Messiah Hampton was arrested in Springfield on October 18 for reckless driving and eluding police. The charges follow a high-speed chase after Oregon's game against Nebraska at Autzen Stadium. Hampton, identified as the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the pursuit, remains in custody at Lane County Jail. The incident also led to the arrest of teammate Evan Stewart for DUII on unrelated charges. Hampton is listed as out for the upcoming game against Northwestern after being on the availability report for the second consecutive week.
- •Messiah Hampton arrested on October 18 after high-speed chase.
- •Arrest follows Oregon's game against Nebraska at Autzen Stadium.
- •Hampton remains in custody at Lane County Jail.
- •Teammate Evan Stewart arrested for DUII on separate charges.
- •Hampton listed as out for game against Northwestern.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon WR Messiah Hampton reportedly arrested over high-speed police chase
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon’s Messiah Hampton arrested Friday, facing 2 felony charges
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Oregon's Messiah Hampton arrested for eluding police
"Three different Oregon pass-catchers are facing legal repercussions for their actions on Oct. 18.
"Oregon Ducks wide receiver Messiah Hampton has been arrested for reckless driving charges.
"The four-star freshman has been arrested from an incident back on Oct. 18.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 2:57 AMOregon WR Messiah Hampton reportedly arrested over high-speed police chase
Three different Oregon pass-catchers are facing legal repercussions for their actions on Oct. 18.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 2:53 AMOregon’s Messiah Hampton arrested Friday, facing 2 felony charges
The four-star freshman has been arrested from an incident back on Oct. 18.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 2:16 AMBREAKING: Oregon's Messiah Hampton arrested for eluding police
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Messiah Hampton has been arrested for reckless driving charges.
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