University of Miami running back Jordan Lyle was arrested on Thursday after police issued a warrant charging him with fleeing and reckless driving, just three weeks before the start of the college football season.
Lyle was booked and processed by law enforcement before being released after posting a $55,000 bond.
According to the Broward State Attorney's Office, the Sunrise Police Department sought the college athlete on charges of fleeing and eluding at a high speed, which is classified as a felony, along with a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.
The University of Miami acknowledged the legal situation in a statement provided to Local 10 News. "We are aware of an incident involving student-athlete Jordan Lyle," a spokesperson for the university said. "As due legal process runs its course, we will have no further comment at this time."
Arrest details and legal charges
Sunrise is a city in Broward County, Florida, located west of Fort Lauderdale. The University of Miami, based in Coral Gables, competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference of college football's NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
It remains unclear whether the legal issue will affect Lyle's position on the team depth chart. He is projected to serve as the primary backup running back for Miami behind starter Mark Fletcher.
Lyle, a junior for the Hurricanes, is aiming to deliver a bounce-back season after his previous campaign was impacted by injury. During his freshman season in 2024, he ran the ball 54 times for 400 yards and scored four touchdowns.
However, last season Lyle was limited to just six games after suffering an injury in Week 1 against rivals Notre Dame. He finished the 2025 season with 35 carries for 108 yards and one touchdown.
Upcoming season for the Hurricanes
Miami will be looking to recapture the momentum of its magical 2025 season, which saw the Hurricanes make a surprise run to the national championship game before falling to Indiana.
The Hurricanes begin their 2026 college football season on the road against Stanford on September 4.
