Former Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Zavier Betts was arrested in Stanton County, Nebraska, on February 28, 2025, for driving with a suspended license and an outstanding probation warrant from Iowa.
The arrest occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 15, northeast of Pilger, after Betts’ vehicle sustained a flat tire. During the stop, deputies discovered that Betts, 23, had a suspended driver’s license and was wanted on a no-bond probation warrant from Woodbury County, Iowa. citeturn0search4
Betts was taken into custody and held in the Stanton County Jail, awaiting an extradition hearing to Iowa.
Before his legal troubles, Betts was a standout at Bellevue West High School, setting a Class A record with 46 receiving touchdowns. He joined the Nebraska Cornhuskers in 2020 but left the program in August 2023 for personal reasons.
This incident underscores the challenges athletes may face in their personal lives after leaving collegiate sports.
