Former Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick reportedly arrested for meth possession and unlawful carrying of a firearm

Monday’s report of Arnette’s arrest is not the first time the former Ohio State Buckeyes product has had legal issues. Arnette’s legal problems began in 2021 when he became a suspect in a hit-and-run revolving around an accident the year prior. A video surfaced the same year of Arnette making death threats while brandishing a weapon on social media. The Las Vegas Raiders cut him shortly after, ending his brief two-year stint with the franchise. 

In 2022, the Texas native was arrested for “charges of assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, and two counts of possession of controlled substances.” Arnette entered a plea deal, avoiding incarceration, but had to pay a $2,000 fine and complete 50 hours of community service. He was again arrested later that year and charged with “possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license.”

Las Vegas Raiders: Little Production from Damon Arnette

Arnette played only two seasons with the Raiders before his legal issues and eventual release. The former second-team Big Ten cornerback posted 25 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended in nine games as a rookie. He appeared in four games the following season, posting four tackles and a PBU. The Raiders released him that same year. He landed with the Miami Dolphins shortly after but never made the active roster. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, which lasted only a week. 

Arnette played collegiately at Ohio State, tallying five interceptions in four years. He also accumulated 140 tackles, 22 passes defended, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery during his tenure with the Buckeyes.