Cam Skattebo has always been a wrecking ball on the football field—although he is currently preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft. A possible courtroom workout could be near as well. Known for barreling through defenders, refusing to go down, and embodying that hard-nosed OG brand of running that gets coaches fired up. His name is making headlines for an entirely different reason. For the Arizona State star RB has all the attention of a franchise, as big as worth $5.1B. But the former Sun Devil, who became a national star with a huge 2024 CFP performance vs. Texas, is also dealing with a legal battle.
The Cleveland Browns are staring at an offseason of difficult decisions, and one of the biggest revolves around Nick Chubb. Chubb’s potential exit in free agency has left GM Andrew Berry scrambling for a replacement. If Cleveland does indeed part ways with their bruising All-Pro, they’ll need a back who embodies the city’s blue-collar football DNA. Enter Cam Skattebo. The former Arizona State star doesn’t have elite breakaway speed, but his relentless running style and contact balance fit the Browns’ identity like a glove. The Browns might not have to use their second-round pick on him, either. With two selections in the third round, the Browns could scoop him up as a high-value addition—if, of course, first, he needs to get rid of this case over an alleged golf cart accident.
That brings us to the lawsuit. Mr. Skattebo is now facing legal trouble after being added as a defendant in a case stemming from a golf cart accident at Arizona State. The plaintiff, former Sun Devils walk-on offensive lineman Mattheos Katergaris, is seeking at least $300,000 in damages, claiming negligence on Skattebo’s part. According to reports, the incident happened on July 31, 2023, when a golf cart transporting players from the practice facility to the locker room exceeded its weight limit.