College football star and NFL prospect Carius Curne arrested for drugs and trying to escape arrest

Nypost · Apr 27, 2026 · 278 words · By Patrick Reilly

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College football star and NFL prospect Carius Curne arrested for drugs and trying to escape arrest Star college football offensive lineman and NFL prospect Carius Curne was arrested in Arkansas for drug possession and then dangerously speeding to try to flee…

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The 6-foot-5, 330-pound sophomore, who transferred from LSU to Ole Miss this offseason, was arrested just after 5 p.m.

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Saturday, according to the Crittendon County Sheriff’s Office.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Star college football offensive lineman and NFL prospect Carius Curne was arrested in Arkansas for drug possession and then dangerously speeding to try to flee arrest.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Carius Curne was arrested in Arkansas for drug possession, fleeing police, and speeding. Sources mention charges including possession, fleeing, and speeding.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University (LSU) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_LSU_Tigers_football_team

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The All-American Bowl (branded as the Navy All-American Bowl for sponsorship reasons) is a high school football all-star game, held annually at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Typically played in…
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web search NEUTRAL — Star college football offensive lineman and NFL prospect Carius Curne was arrested in Arkansas for drug possession, fleeing police and other charges.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/us-news/college-football-star-…

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Claim 2: “Curne, 20, was charged with fleeing, reckless driving, speeding, improper lane change and possession of a Schedule VI substance of less than four ounces.”

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Two separate web search results list the specific charges: fleeing, reckless driving, speeding, improper lane change, and possession of a schedule six substance of less than four ounces. One source also adds a misdemeanor charge for drug paraphernalia, which is consistent with the general charges listed.

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web search NEUTRAL — Specifically, Curne is charged with possession of a schedule six substance of less than four ounces. Typically, in Arkansas, 'schedule six substance' refers to marijuana.
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/college-football/article-157…

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web search NEUTRAL — Multiple outlets are reporting that Carius Curne is heading to Ole Miss. The Marion alum played in 8 games for LSU in the 2025 season. He allowed just 11 pressures and 3 sacks on the offensive line. C…
https://www.kait8.com/2026/01/06/marion-alum-carius-curne-co…

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web search NEUTRAL — Curne was charged with fleeing, reckless driving, speeding, improper lane change and possession of a schedule six substance of less than four ounces. He also got a misdemeanor charge for possession of…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ole-miss-footballs-carius-…

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Claim 3: “He was released less than two hours after he was arrested, the Mississippi Clarion Ledger reported.”

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Two independent web search results confirm the timeframe of the release. One states he was released in less than two hours, and another provides a specific timeline (arrested at 5:11 p.m., released at 6:50 p.m., one hour and 39 minutes later), supporting the 'less than two hours' claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Curne was arrested at 5:11 p.m., according to the Crittendon County Sheriff's Office.He was released at 6:50 p.m., one hour and 39 minutes after he was booked. Curne is from Hughes, Arkansas. He was t…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ole-miss-footballs-carius-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The offensive lineman, 20, was arrested by Arkansas State Police on Saturday evening and released in less than two hours from Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, according to jail records reviewed by …
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/college-football/article-157…

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web search NEUTRAL — Offensive lineman Carius Curne, former No. 1 recruit in Arkansas, transferring from LSU football.FAYETTEVILLE — LSU freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne is expected to enter the NCAA transfer porta…
https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2025/dec/17/…

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Claim 4: “The 6-foot-5, 330-pound sophomore, who transferred from LSU to Ole Miss this offseason, was arrested just after 5 p.m. Saturday, according to the Crittendon County Sheriff’s Office.”

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The claim specifies details (6'5", 330-pound sophomore, transferred from LSU to Ole Miss, arrested just after 5 p.m. Saturday, according to the Crittendon County Sheriff’s Office) that are not independently corroborated across the provided web search results. While the arrest and Ole Miss connection are mentioned, the specific physical description, transfer details, and exact time/source citation are not confirmed by multiple sources.

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Claim 5: “If convicted of the drug charge, Curne faces up to one year in prison, a $2,500 fine and a mandatory six-month driver’s license suspension, per Arkansas state law.”

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While the claim cites Arkansas state law regarding penalties, the provided evidence only contains general Wikipedia articles about Arkansas and do not contain the specific legal penalty details (one year in prison, $2,500 fine, six-month suspension) for the drug charge. The claim cannot be corroborated by the evidence provided.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Russellville is the county seat of and the largest city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States, with a 2025 estimated population of 30,971. It is home to Arkansas Tech University. Arkansas Nuclear On…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Arkansas

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arkansas ( , AR-kən-saw) is a landlocked state in the West South Central region of the Southern United States. It borders Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 202,591 at the 2020 census, while the Little Rock metropolitan area with an estimated 770,000 reside…
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Claim 6: “After last season, Curne decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal rather than wait for LSU’s incoming coach Lane Kiffin, who walked out on Ole Miss.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that Curne intended to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after his time at LSU.

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web search NEUTRAL — LSU Tigers offensive lineman Carius Curne intends to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season in Baton Rouge, according to On3 Sports. Curne, a five-star
https://www.si.com/college/lsu/football/lsu-football-five-st…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers offensive lineman Carius Curne (57) waits for the snap during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandator…
https://www.on3.com/teams/lsu-tigers/news/starting-lsu-offen…

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web search NEUTRAL — LSU football will lose a five-star freshman to the transfer portal. Per Rivals Hayes Fawcett, offensive lineman Carius Curne plans to enter the portal after one year with the Tigers. Curne was a five-…
https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/lsu/…

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Claim 7: “Known for his elite athleticism, Curne played eight games as a true freshman for LSU and earned his first start at right tackle after teammate Weston Davis suffered a pregame injury.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that Carius Curne played eight games as a true freshman for LSU or started at right tackle after Weston Davis was injured.

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Claim 8: “He was considered one of the top transfers offensive linemen available before he joined coach Pete Golding’s Ole Miss Rebels squad.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that Carius Curne was considered a top transfer offensive lineman before joining Ole Miss.

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Claim 9: “A graduate of Marion High School in Crittenden County, Curne was the No. 1-ranked recruit in Arkansas in the 2024 class.”

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The claim states he was the No. 1-ranked recruit in Arkansas in the 2024 class. While one web search result mentions him being the 'No. 1-ranked recruit in Arkansas in the 2024 cl', this is only reported in one context and is not corroborated by other sources.

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Claim 10: “Curne, of Hughes, Arkansas, signed with LSU Tigers as a five-star prospect in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle, according to Sports Illustrated.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that Carius Curne was named a five-star prospect in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle, linking him to LSU.

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web search NEUTRAL — Curne, a five-star prospect in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle, signed with the Bayou Bengals as one of the highest-rated recruits in the most recent class.Zack Nagy is the Managing Editor and Publisher of …
https://www.si.com/college/lsu/football/five-star-freshman-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — 4-star Carius Curne has committed to LSU. LSU’s top-10 recruiting class features plenty of beef on the interior. The Tigers targeted multiple elite offensive lineman in the 2025 cycle.
https://www.on3.com/news/carius-curne-lsu-iol-signee-named-5…

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web search NEUTRAL — An LSU football signee earned his fifth-star on Thursday. With On3 releasing its final rankings for the 2025 recruiting cycle, offensive lineman Carius Curne was bumped to a five-star.
https://sports.yahoo.com/lsu-football-signee-carius-curne-12…

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