Virginia WR Jahmal Edrine Removed from Roster After Rape, Abduction Charges

Edrine, 22, was arrested and charged with rape and abduction following a five-month investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 2:15am

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Virginia wide receiver Jahmal Edrine is no longer enrolled at the university and has been removed from the program's roster after being arrested and charged with rape and abduction. Edrine, 22, was taken into custody on Thursday following a five-month investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department. Police said the case was opened on Aug. 25, one day after a report of a sexual assault. An Albemarle County grand jury returned indictments on Monday on one count of rape and one count of abduction.

Why it matters

The arrest and removal of a high-profile student-athlete from the Virginia football team raises serious concerns about campus safety and the university's handling of allegations of sexual assault. It also highlights the ongoing issue of sexual violence on college campuses and the need for stronger policies and support systems to protect students.

The details

Edrine, who was Virginia's second-leading receiver last season, is being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. The university confirmed that Edrine is no longer a student, and said it will cooperate fully with the ongoing police investigation. It remains unclear when Virginia officials first learned Edrine was under investigation.

  • The case was opened on Aug. 25, 2025, one day after a report of a sexual assault.
  • An Albemarle County grand jury returned indictments on Monday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Jahmal Edrine

A 22-year-old former wide receiver for the University of Virginia football team who has been arrested and charged with rape and abduction.

Albemarle County Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted a five-month investigation into the allegations against Jahmal Edrine.

University of Virginia

The university that has removed Jahmal Edrine from its roster and confirmed he is no longer a student, and has pledged to cooperate fully with the ongoing police investigation.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Jahmal Edrine to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual violence on college campuses and the need for universities to have strong policies and support systems in place to protect students. It also raises questions about the university's handling of the allegations and when officials first became aware of the investigation.