Oregon Ducks WR Arrested On “Nationwide Extraditable Warrant” For “Pistol-Whipping” Someone And Discharging Weapon In Shocking Christmas Day Assault

Ryan Pellum (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Former Oregon Ducks wide receiver Ryan Pellum has found himself in trouble with the law days after his decision to enter the transfer portal.

Pellum, who completed his first year of college football at the end of the season, was arrested in Springfield, Oregon, this week.

According to Kezi 9 News (H/T Sports Illustrated), the wideout was taken into custody after a warrant was issued under his legal name, Ryan Tristan Chance Taylor, for an assault alleged to have taken place on Christmas Day.

Pellum is accused of causing a head injury to someone else by “pistol-whipping” them. He is also said to have fired off two rounds in an unknown direction, with the discharge prompting a nationwide extraditable warrant.

The outlet reports that a bail amount has been set, though it is unknown.

 

Ryan Pellum Was Sought By Some Of The Nation’s Biggest Programs Before Deciding On Oregon

Ryan Pellum entered the transfer portal this week after playing one season in what could be considered a surprising move, although it’s thought to make sense now, given this latest report.

A former four-star recruit, the wide receiver committed to USC before flipping to Oregon, having attended Millikan High School in Long Beach, California, where he played both cornerback and wide receiver.

He opted to join the Ducks after fielding offers from multiple programs, including Ohio State, Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, Colorado, Penn State, Georgia, USC, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Washington, Tennessee, Arizona State, BYU, Arkansas, and Auburn.