Ex-NFL Coach Jack Del Rio Arrested for OWI After Crash in Madison, Wisconsin

Jack Del Rio Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin

Jack Del Rio, a former NFL head coach and current senior adviser to Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell, was arrested early Friday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).

Incident Details

• Del Rio, 61, was driving a vehicle that hit a street sign, broke a fence, and came to a rest in a yard in Madison, Wisconsin.
• The incident occurred shortly after midnight Friday, west of the Wisconsin campus and Camp Randall Stadium.
• Police were dispatched to the scene at 12:35 a.m. and found Del Rio walking away from the area.
• No injuries were reported.

Arrest and Charges

• Del Rio showed signs of impairment and admitted to driving the vehicle.
• He was arrested for first-time OWI and later released.

Reaction from Wisconsin Athletics

• Wisconsin Athletics stated they are aware of the incident and are gathering more information.
• The school emphasized that they take such matters very seriously.

Del Rio’s Coaching Background

• Del Rio previously coached the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.
• He has also served as the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, and Denver Broncos.
• Del Rio joined Fickell’s staff at Wisconsin in August after a coaching career entirely spent at the professional level.

Upcoming Football Schedule

• The Wisconsin Badgers, who Del Rio advises, are preparing for a showdown against No. 1 Oregon following a bye week.