Former Oregon Player Ryan Pellum Charged with Assault

Ryan Pellum, a former Oregon Ducks wide receiver, has been arrested on charges of aggravated assault and discharging a firearm following a Christmas Day incident in Long Beach, California. Pellum, 19, allegedly pistol-whipped a man, causing significant head injuries that required stitches, and subsequently fired two shots into the air. He was taken into custody in Springfield, Oregon, and posted bail shortly after, with a court appearance scheduled for January 23 in California. Pellum had recently entered the NCAA transfer portal after a season with the Ducks, where he did not see significant playing time. The related incident has raised questions about his abrupt departure from the football program. His legal troubles add to a troubling narrative for the Ducks, as another player, LSU's Kyren Lacy, is also facing police scrutiny over a fatal car crash.