New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was arrested Monday in Kenner, Louisiana, for reckless operation of a motor vehicle, the Kenner Police Department confirmed to NFL Media.
Olave was caught driving at a speed of 70 mph in a 35 mph zone on the 1700 block of Joe Yenni Blvd. He was charged with reckless operation of a vehicle, a misdemeanor, and was released later on Monday night. According to the arrest report, this is his second recent speeding ticket, as he was previously cited for driving 54 mph in a 35 mph zone on August 21.
The Saints selected Olave, 23, in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 11 overall pick. This is his second year as a player.
The product from The Ohio State had a 1,000-yard season as a newcomer and has participated in all seven games this year for the Saints, starting five, with a record of 39 catches, 471 yards, and a touchdown.
