NFL fans woke up this weekend to a jarring throwback to a name many haven’t heard in years—Justin Blackmon, the former Oklahoma State sensation and No. 5 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He wasn’t trending for a comeback or highlight reel. Instead, a new mugshot surfaced online following his arrest Saturday morning for public intoxication, and it immediately sent shockwaves through the football community.
Justin Blackmon was arrested for public intoxication: A fallen star, another headline, and a fanbase still wishing for redemption
According to reports, Blackmon was arrested early Saturday morning in Payne County, Oklahoma, and charged with public intoxication. However, the publicly available information does not provide specific details about the circumstances leading to his arrest.
Blackmon’s football story began with greatness. At Oklahoma State, he was a two-time Biletnikoff Award winner, known for his elite hands and aggressive play style. The Jacksonville Jaguars saw him as a franchise cornerstone and took him 5th overall in 2012.
But after a solid rookie season, the problems quickly mounted. Blackmon faced multiple substance abuse suspensions, including a season-long ban in 2014. He never returned to the league.
By 2015, he was arrested for DUI, and in 2016, he was sentenced to a year in jail though the sentence was suspended pending probation. Since then, he’s lived largely out of the spotlight… until now.
Fans react with shock, disbelief, and sadness as the viral mugshot reignites debate around wasted NFL potential
The newly surfaced mugshot which spread rapidly on X (formerly Twitter) led to a wave of stunned reactions. Some fans said they didn’t even recognize him, while others remembered his talent and wondered how things could’ve gone so wrong.
To add to the emotional weight of the news, Oklahoma State had reportedly planned to induct Blackmon into its Ring of Honor this year, according to fans and alumni. That moment, once seen as a redemption arc or a celebration of his college brilliance, now feels awkwardly timed amid his latest legal troubles.
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Justin Blackmon was arrested for public intoxication: A fallen star, another headline, and a fanbase still wishing for redemption
This was one of the most talented wide receivers in college football history. So sad, I hope he gets the help he needs. #nfl #jaguars #nfldraft pic.twitter.com/oGXrnTCn2W
— Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) April 20, 2025
According to reports, Blackmon was arrested early Saturday morning in Payne County, Oklahoma, and charged with public intoxication. However, the publicly available information does not provide specific details about the circumstances leading to his arrest.
Blackmon’s football story began with greatness. At Oklahoma State, he was a two-time Biletnikoff Award winner, known for his elite hands and aggressive play style. The Jacksonville Jaguars saw him as a franchise cornerstone and took him 5th overall in 2012.
But after a solid rookie season, the problems quickly mounted. Blackmon faced multiple substance abuse suspensions, including a season-long ban in 2014. He never returned to the league.
By 2015, he was arrested for DUI, and in 2016, he was sentenced to a year in jail though the sentence was suspended pending probation. Since then, he’s lived largely out of the spotlight… until now.
Fans react with shock, disbelief, and sadness as the viral mugshot reignites debate around wasted NFL potential
The newly surfaced mugshot which spread rapidly on X (formerly Twitter) led to a wave of stunned reactions. Some fans said they didn’t even recognize him, while others remembered his talent and wondered how things could’ve gone so wrong.
That ain’t him dawg
— Blick_James (@Sc00p___) April 21, 2025
@Big12Pokes is this really Justin? Damn.
— THE REAL U (@therealutahutes) April 21, 2025
wow… that’s crazy. don’t even look like the same person
— DAWG POUND…😤 (@Believeland4L) April 21, 2025
He had everything & gave it all away
— @CommandDeezNutz (@JustUrAvgFlyGuy) April 20, 2025
Damnnnn. I remember being so excited for him to come out of the draft. Time is undefeated
— Jay Weaver (@Dreamweaver1014) April 21, 2025
To add to the emotional weight of the news, Oklahoma State had reportedly planned to induct Blackmon into its Ring of Honor this year, according to fans and alumni. That moment, once seen as a redemption arc or a celebration of his college brilliance, now feels awkwardly timed amid his latest legal troubles.
Also read - Fans go wild over Tom Brady’s throwback roast of Eli Manning only for the edit to roast him right back
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