Fotu Leiato has been dismissed from the football team.

Oregon senior linebacker Fotu Leiato was dismissed from the Oregon football team following an arrest in late April, DuckTerritory.com has learned from a source close to the football program.

The news was confirmed by University of Oregon's Senior Associate Athletic Director of Communications Jimmy Stanton Thursday afternoon.

Leiato was arrested April 25th on charges of theft, criminal trespassing, and criminal mischief. He was dismissed from the football team the following day, according to a source.

The 6-foot-1 senior from Steilacoom, Wash. played in 38 career games during his three years at Oregon. He finishes his career with 37 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and two pass breakups.

"We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering all of the information," head coach Mario Cristobal offered in a statement after Leiato's arrest. "We hold our student-athletes to high standards and will take appropriate action once all of the facts have been reviewed.”

Per the Eugene Register-Guard, the charges from April 25th stem from his removal of a parking boot and failing to appear in court for a previous incident. A warrant was issued for Leiato's arrest on April 9 after he missed an April court date following a November arrest for failing to pay LTD bus fare.

Last fall camp, Leiato was in a position battle with La'Mar Winston for one of Oregon's starting outside linebacker positions. The two players often rotated during the 2017 season. Going into this season, the Ducks were likely going to lean on Leiato's versatility at the linebacker position group within the second unit as Winston improved during the second half of the football season in 2017.

Leaito was one of two seniors at the outside linebacker position on the Ducks 2018 roster. Oregon currently has five other linebackers on the roster with three more prospects coming this summer from the 2018 signing class. The Ducks are still awaiting word on DJ Johnson's eligibility for the 2018 season.

As some may recall, Leiato made headlines as a high school senior after his HUDL tape went viral. His tape, which featured numerous vicious hits and collisions, remains the most viewed film on the site with nearly one million views. The highlight film caught the interest of numerous college coaches, including Oregon's staff under then head coach Mark Helfich, which followed up with a scholarship offer and the subsequent commitment.

This is the first player dismissed from the program since wide receiver Darren Carrington was booted from the team last July following a DUII arrest. This is also the first arrest Cristobal has had to deal with as head football coach and one that required swift action.