Miami junior running back Jordan Lyle was arrested on Thursday on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding law enforcement, according to court records in Broward County, Florida. The 20-year-old player was booked into the Broward Main Jail of the Sheriff's Office and released later in the day.
Lyle faces a combined $55,000 bond for the felony complaints of aggravated fleeing and eluding law enforcement, as well as a misdemeanor complaint of reckless driving. The University of Miami issued a statement saying they are aware of the incident involving Lyle and will have no further comment until the due legal process runs its course.
The arrest comes as Lyle was in a battle with fellow junior Char'Mar Brown, sophomore Girard Pringle Jr., and freshman Javian Mallory for the No. 2 spot on Miami's depth chart behind starter Mark Fletcher Jr. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal had earlier this week expressed optimism about Lyle's progress, saying he had taken strength and conditioning very seriously.
Lyle had a strong freshman season, compiling 400 rushing yards on 54 carries with 4 TDs. However, his sophomore season was limited to six games due to a high ankle sprain suffered in the Hurricanes' season-opening 27-24 win over Notre Dame. Lyle rushed for 108 yards and 1 touchdown on 35 carries last season.
As a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lyle came to Miami out of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He was ranked as the No. 6 running back nationally by Rivals and the No. 114 player overall. Lyle initially committed to Ohio State before flipping to Miami.
Miami comes into the 2026-27 season ranked No. 7 after going 13-3 last season and playing for the College Football Playoff national championship. The team's upcoming season is now shrouded in uncertainty following Lyle's arrest. The University of Miami will likely have to address the situation in the coming days.
The exact circumstances surrounding Lyle's arrest are not yet clear. A spokesperson for the University of Miami has said they will have no further comment until the due legal process runs its course. Miami fans and the college football community will be closely watching the developments in this story.
Source: Yahoo Sports
