Jalen Brown is back on the transfer market, and this time the path there is tied to a dismissal that followed his arrest at Arkansas.
Brown, who caught eight passes for 75 yards at Florida State in 2024, has entered the portal for the third time after spending 2025 with the Razorbacks. He was arrested in April on a charge of hindering apprehension after a season in which he posted 12 catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns, then was dismissed from the team. The charges have since been dismissed, and because he was removed from the roster, he is now eligible to enter the portal even though the transfer window is not officially open.
On Wednesday night, Brown said on social media that the legal issues had been cleared up. He also released a statement saying:
"I am thankful to announce that the legal issues I faced have been fully resolved. While this period was incredibly challenging, it served as a vital season for personal development and resilience. I am relieved to move forward with a clean slate and am deeply appreciative of those who remained in my corner throughout this ordeal-your faith in me was invaluable.”
"My priority is now focused on what lies ahead: maturing as an individual, finishing my degree, and letting my future conduct define my character. I am dedicated to honoring my family and community through integrity and hard work. I am eager to begin this new journey with a positive outlook and a clear sense of purpose."
Brown’s latest exit is part of a pattern. He was also dismissed from Florida State in the spring of 2025 after being arrested for possession of a controlled substance. That case involved a third-degree felony charge in Leon County, and he was removed from the program less than 12 hours later.
His role in Florida State’s offense was expected to grow in 2025, but that arrest pushed him toward Arkansas. Now he’s searching for a fourth school in as many years. He redshirted his freshman season at LSU, which originally won his recruitment back in 2023.
Brown has remained a talented but unstable prospect, and there’s a good chance another program will still take a shot on him. More likely, that opportunity comes from a Group of Six school drawn to his upside. Brown was an elite high school sprinter, and his deep speed at receiver still stands out.
For now, it’s another tough turn in a college career that has yet to settle down, and he’ll be looking to find a new home this summer with most rosters already full.
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