Former Arizona State Sun Devils football star and NFL player, Robert Nelson Jr., was arrested in Los Angeles last month for allegedly illegally possessing a gun. The arrest took place in Burbank on December 22, when Burbank Police officers observed Nelson’s vehicle parked in a handicap spot without a placard.
Key Takeaway
Former college football star and NFL player, Robert Nelson Jr., was arrested in Los Angeles for illegal possession of a firearm after Burbank Police officers found a loaded handgun in his vehicle.
Arrest and Charges
During a patrol at a local mall parking lot, officers noticed a loaded handgun in plain view on the floorboard of Nelson’s vehicle. Subsequently, Nelson was located and taken into custody. Court records indicate that he was charged with one count of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Following his arraignment on December 26, Nelson is scheduled for another hearing in late February.
Nelson’s Background
Nelson, a former defensive back, gained recognition during his time at ASU, particularly in his senior year when he earned First-Team Pac-12 honors. Despite going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, he went on to play for multiple NFL teams, including the Browns, Texans, and Jets from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he played for the Arlington Renegades in the XFL in 2023.
