Colt Lyerla

Former Oregon Ducks tight end Colt Lyerla was arrested in Washington County at 2 a.m. Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Lyerla, who was arrested almost a year ago in Eugene for cocaine possession, was released at 8:37 a.m. Saturday. Sgt. Vance Stimler said the report on his arrest is not yet available, but that Lylera is suspected of being high on either illegal drugs or prescription medications when he was pulled over.

The 21-year-old, booked into the Washington County Jail at 6-foot-5 inches and 250 pounds, grew up in Hillsboro, attending Hillsboro High School.

Lyerla, 21, recently made news by claiming in an article on SBnation.com that he chose to attend the University of Oregon because an unnamed booster promised his family a house, car and other things.

He left Oregon in October 2013 to pursue the NFL but was not drafted in 2014. Lyerla joined the Green Bay Packers as a free agent then injured ligaments in his left knee Aug. 2. He was recently given an injury settlement by the Packers.

Lyerla's next court date is Sept. 17.

The Oregonian will update the story as details emerge.

-- Molly Harbarger