Jeff Nady from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office

Former NFL player turned college coach crashes into a Vegas casino, and he's in a lot of trouble


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Nevada Wolfpack football coach finds himself suspended from his job after crashing into a Reno casino.

The Reno Gazette-Journal reports former Wolfpack standout Jeff Nady was arrested last Saturday morning after police say he hit a highway exit sign with his car, then drove down a main road and crashed into the Nugget Casino Resort. After crashing, police say the 27-year-old Nady then ran into the resort where he was arrested.

Nady is charged with five misdemeanors:

  • Driving under the influence, first offense
  • Open alcohol container in the vehicle
  • Possession of a gun under the influence of alcohol/drugs
  • Obstructing of a police officer
  • Leaving the scene of an accident.

UN-Reno suspended Nady from the team pending the investigation.

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"We are aware of the incident and are gathering more information at this time," Nevada spokesperson Chad Hartley said. "Jeff has been suspended from football-related activities as the legal process continues."

Nady was in his second year as a graduate assistant with the Wolf Pack, helping with the offensive line. He played briefly in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons.