Oregon Football WR Traeshon Holden Dismissed From Program Following Arrest

Holden committed to transfer to Oregon in December and was projected to be a significant contributor this season.

Max Torres | Feb 15, 2023

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Oregon Football has dismissed wide receiver Traeshon Holden following an arrest on Wednesday, as was first reported by Jarred Denney of ScoopDuck On3 and confirmed to Ducks Digest by a university athletic department spokesperson on Wednesday.

The Alabama transfer was arrested on three charges Wednesday, including unlawful use of a weapon, menacing and coercion, according to Lane County public records.

"We are aware of the incident involving Traeshon Holden, and he has been dismissed from our team," head coach Dan Lanning said in a statement issued by a university spokesperson. "We have high standards for the student-athletes, coaches, and staff in our football program, and we are disappointed when these standards are not met. We will continue to hold everyone in our program accountable for meeting our expectations.”

Holden committed to transfer to Oregon on Dec. 11 after spending his the last three seasons with the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. In his three years he caught 46 passes for 570 yards and seven touchdowns.

Wide receiver Traeshon Holden runs after the catch against the Auburn Tigers. — Wide receiver Traeshon Holden runs after the catch against the Auburn Tigers / © Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Traeshon Holden hauls in a touchdown pass against the Utah State Aggies. — Traeshon Holden hauls in a touchdown pass against the Utah State Aggies / © Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

The 6-foot-3 wide receiver was projected to play a major role in the Ducks' offense in 2023, a position that lost a number of players this offseason including Chase Cota, who graduated, as well as Dont'e Thornton, Seven McGee, Isaah Crocker and Isaiah Brevard, who all entered the transfer portal.

The Ducks return wide receivers including Troy Franklin, Kris Hutson and Kyler Kasper while also adding Troy transfer Keyonteze Johnson as well as 2023 high school recruits Jurrion Dickey and Ashton Cozart.

We will update this story as more information is made available.

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Published Feb 15, 2023

MAX TORRES

Max Torres is the publisher and lead editor of Ducks Digest. He's covered the Oregon football and recruiting beats for four years. He's based out of Long Beach, CA and travels around Southern California and the country covering top high school football prospects.