Justin Blackmon Arrested for Public Intoxication at 35

Former Oklahoma State and NFL wide receiver Justin Blackmon, age 35, was arrested early Saturday morning in Payne County, Oklahoma, and charged with public intoxication. Blackmon, a two-time Biletnikoff Award winner and the No. 5 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, had his career cut short by repeated substance-related suspensions and legal issues. His mugshot went viral on social media, shocking fans who recalled his college and rookie NFL success. The arrest comes just months after his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame and ahead of his planned Oklahoma State Cowboy Football Ring of Honor induction in November 2025. Blackmon's achievements, including multiple NCAA records and awards, are now often overshadowed by his ongoing legal struggles. The incident has reignited debate about the difficulties athletes can face after their professional careers end.