Former Oregon Player Arrested for Assault

Ryan Pellum, a former wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks, was arrested in Springfield, Oregon, on charges of assault after allegedly pistol-whipping a person in Long Beach, California, on Christmas Day. Known by his full name, Ryan Tristan Chance Taylor, Pellum is accused of causing a head injury that required stitches and firing two shots in an unspecified direction, leading to a nationwide extradition warrant. He recently entered the NCAA transfer portal, indicating his intention to leave the Oregon football program after only one season. During his arrest, Pellum acknowledged being aware of the California warrant but provided no further details. He was arraigned and is now awaiting extradition, with a court date set for January 23. Pellum's college football career is now in jeopardy due to the seriousness of the charges against him.