UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson turned himself in at the Fayetteville (Arkansas) Police Department on Tuesday on a reckless driving charge stemming from an incident last year.
Jefferson reported to the agency and was arrested on the misdemeanor charge at 2:13 p.m. He was later released and is expected to serve community service.
“I have been fully aware of this situation that took place in May 2023 prior to his arrival at UCF,” Knights coach Gus Malzahn said in a statement Tuesday. “Since KJ has been here, he’s been a great leader and an exemplary member of our program.”
Jefferson was arrested on May 18, 2023, for driving 100 miles per hour in a 70-mph speed zone on an Arkansas interstate. Because he was more than 20 miles over the speed limit, he was charged with reckless driving.
The fifth-year quarterback transferred to UCF after five seasons at Arkansas, where he set multiple school records, including passing yards and touchdowns. He’s expected to lead the offense this season after the departure of quarterback John Rhys Plumlee.
Matt Murschel can be reached at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com