Former Ohio State Star Ted Ginn Jr. Arrested for OVI in Texas

Ginn, now head coach of the Columbus Aviators, was released on $1,000 bond after the weekend incident.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:37pm

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Ted Ginn Jr., the head coach of the Columbus Aviators and a former Ohio State wide receiver, was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) early Saturday morning in Euless, Texas. Ginn was stopped by police for making a wide right turn and failing to yield, and was later booked into the Tarrant County Jail before posting a $1,000 bond and being released.

Why it matters

Ginn's arrest raises concerns about player and coach safety, as well as the league's ability to maintain discipline and uphold its values. As a prominent figure in Ohio football, Ginn's actions could also impact public perception of the sport and the University.

The details

According to reports, Ginn was stopped by Euless police at 12:58 a.m. on Saturday for making a wide right turn and failing to yield. An officer conducted a field sobriety test before taking Ginn into custody and transporting him to the Euless Jail. Ginn was later booked into the Tarrant County Jail around 3:30 p.m. and released on $1,000 bond. A passenger in Ginn's vehicle was not taken into custody.

  • Ginn was stopped by police at 12:58 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Ginn was booked into the Tarrant County Jail around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Ginn posted a $1,000 bond and was released from jail on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Ted Ginn Jr.

The head coach of the Columbus Aviators and a former wide receiver at Ohio State University, who was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Euless, Texas.

Russ Brandon

The president and CEO of the United Football League, who issued a statement saying the league is gathering more information about the incident involving Ted Ginn Jr.

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What they’re saying

“We are aware of an incident involving head coach Ted Ginn Jr. over the weekend and are in the process of gathering more information.”

— Russ Brandon, President and CEO, United Football League

What’s next

The United Football League has stated it is gathering more information about the incident, and it remains to be seen if Ginn will face any disciplinary action from the league.

The takeaway

Ginn's arrest for OVI raises concerns about player and coach safety, as well as the league's ability to maintain discipline and uphold its values. As a prominent figure in Ohio football, Ginn's actions could also impact public perception of the sport and the University.