History of Damon Arnette in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 18, 2025

Damon Arnette is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. Arnette's professional career has been marked by both on-field performance and off-field legal issues, which have impacted his time in the league.

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September 2, 1996: Damon Arnette's Birth

Damon Elroy Arnette Jr. was born on September 2, 1996.

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2018: Raiders Obtained Pick via Khalil Mack Trade

In 2018, the Raiders obtained the 19th overall pick, which they would later use to draft Arnette, as part of the trade that sent Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears.

September 14, 2019: First Career Touchdown

On September 14, 2019, Damon Arnette scored his first career touchdown on a 97-yard interception return against Indiana.

2019: Considered Entering NFL Draft but Returned to Ohio State

In 2019, Damon Arnette initially planned to enter the NFL draft but decided to return to Ohio State for his final year of eligibility.

October 2, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 2, 2020, Damon Arnette was placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury.

October 14, 2020: Car Crash Allegation

On October 14, 2020, Damon Arnette allegedly caused a car crash while speeding on the way to team practice, injuring a woman, and then left the scene.

2020: Drafted by Las Vegas Raiders

In 2020, Damon Arnette was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the first round of the NFL draft.

2020: Birth of First Child

In 2020, Damon Arnette's first child, a son, was born.

November 5, 2021: Accusation of Injury in Car Crash

On November 5, 2021, Damon Arnette was accused of injuring a woman in a 2020 car crash.

November 8, 2021: Raiders Released After Video Surfaces

On November 8, 2021, the Raiders released Damon Arnette after a video surfaced showing him brandishing firearms and making death threats.

December 15, 2021: Signed to Miami Dolphins Practice Squad

On December 15, 2021, Damon Arnette was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.

January 9, 2022: Contract Expired with Dolphins

On January 9, 2022, Damon Arnette's contract expired when the Miami Dolphins' season ended.

January 20, 2022: Signed with Kansas City Chiefs

On January 20, 2022, Damon Arnette signed a reserve/futures contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

January 29, 2022: Arrested in Las Vegas

On January 29, 2022, Damon Arnette was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, and two counts of possession of controlled substances.

July 25, 2022: No Criminal Charges Filed

On July 25, 2022, Las Vegas authorities announced that no criminal charges would be filed against Damon Arnette regarding his January 2022 arrest.

May 16, 2023: Grand Jury Indictment

On May 16, 2023, it was announced that a grand jury had indicted Damon Arnette for assault with a deadly weapon and other firearms charges related to the January 2022 incident.

January 6, 2024: Arrested in Richardson, Texas

On January 6, 2024, Damon Arnette was arrested in Richardson, Texas, at 3:30am and charged with possession of methamphetamine and unlawful carrying of a firearm.