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Former graduate wide receiver Jahmal Edrine was arrested and taken into custody Thursday after being indicted by an Albemarle County grand jury on one count of rape and one count of abduction. He is being held without bond at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.
The 22-year-old was subject to investigation beginning Aug. 25, following a report to the Albemarle County Police Department by an unnamed victim who reported having been sexually assaulted by Edrine one day prior.
The Cavalier Daily received a statement from Logan Bogert, the Public Information Officer for the Albemarle County Police Department. Bogert was unable to provide any identifying information about the victim. It is not clear whether the victim was a student of the University.
“U.Va. Police were notified that the [Albemarle County Police Department] was investigating a student on or about August 25, 2025,” Bogert said. “The alleged crime occurred in Albemarle County, not U.Va. Grounds. We do not identify our victims in any means.”
Edrine was initially scheduled to appear in Albemarle County Circuit Court Monday. His bond hearing is now scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday. Judge Cheryl Higgins is presiding over his case.
Edrine is represented by Rhonda Quagliana, a partner at MichieHamlett Trial Attorneys in Charlottesville. According to their website, Quagliana leads MichieHamlett’s complex criminal and Title IX practice.
Court records from the Albemarle County Circuit Court show Edrine faces charges in two separate criminal cases. Case CR26000080-00 charges him with abduction, while case CR26000081-00 charges him with rape. These court records are publicly accessible through Virginia’s Circuit Court Case Information System, which provides online access to civil and criminal cases in select circuit courts.
According to court documents, the grand jury returned direct indictments Feb. 2 during the February 2026 term of court. The indictments were handed down by an Albemarle County grand jury that heard evidence from Albemarle County police, including investigator Don Ricci, who made the arrest. A capias — or arrest warrant — was issued Feb. 3. Edrine's status was listed as "Fugitive" as of Feb. 3, prior to his Thursday arrest.
Court filings from Friday included a commitment order as well as bond and bail determinations. A request for confidentiality was also filed Friday, though it remains unclear what is being requested to remain confidential.
Court filings from Monday include a memorandum in support of a motion for bond — a legal document filed by the defense attorney arguing why the defendant should be released from custody, either on bail or on their own recognizance.
Court records show Edrine has remained in continued custody without bond, as of Tuesday.
It is still unclear whether the football program or Virginia Athletics were aware of the initial investigation, which began five days before the first game of this past season, Aug. 30.
Edrine appeared in all 14 games of the 2025-26 season after transferring from Purdue. He recorded 46 catches for 564 yards, with one touchdown.
The University's 2025-26 Student-Athlete Handbook states that student-athletes are required to notify their head coach within 24 hours of an arrest, and to notify the Dean of Students within 72 hours.
The Cavalier Daily contacted University Communications for comment, and received a response from University Spokesperson Bethanie Glover Saturday.
“The University is aware of this matter. While the University is prohibited by federal student privacy law from commenting on specific cases, we can confirm that this individual is not currently enrolled at the University,” Glover wrote. “Albemarle County Police are continuing their investigation into this matter, and the University will cooperate fully with that investigation.”
Edrine is no longer listed as a member of the 2026-27 Virginia football roster, despite announcing Jan. 6 he would return to the program for next season. According to University Communications, Edrine is not currently enrolled as a student, and it is unclear when exactly he unenrolled from the University.
Athletic Director Carla Williams and Coach Tony Elliott have not made a statement regarding Edrine’s indictment and arrest as of Tuesday. Director of Athletic Communications for Football Scott Fitzgerald directed The Cavalier Daily to University Communications Sunday.
The Cavalier Daily contacted the U.Va. Title IX Office for comment Saturday, and received a response Tuesday stating that the office is currently working on a statement.
The Cavalier Daily has also reached out to Athletic Director Carla Williams, the U.Va. Police Department and the University Judiciary Committee for comment. The Cavalier Daily has not received responses to these requests for comment as of Tuesday.
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