Jamal Hill, DJ James back practicing with Oregon, but will not play in season-opener
Oregon defensive backs Jamal Hill and DJ James have been reinstated and are back practicing with Oregon. But neither will be available to play the Sept. 4 season-opener against Fresno State, head coach Mario Cristobal said Friday.
Oregon suspended both players indefinitely earlier this month after they allegedly shot pedestrians with an airsoft gun in downtown Eugene on Aug. 3.
Cristobal said Hill and James will participate in practice and meetings, but will not be available for Fresno State. He did not provide any details beyond that.
Earlier this week, both Hill and James were charged in Eugene Municipal Court. Both players are scheduled for trial on Sept. 8.
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According to court records, both players were charged with two counts of recklessly endangering, two counts of disorderly conduct, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. Records show that neither player has entered a plea for any of the aforementioned charges.
The pair of sophomore defensive backs played major roles for the Ducks last season and were projected starters this year. Hill finished 2020 with 20 tackles and two interceptions, while James had 14 tackles and a pass breakup.
