Colt Lyerla Found in Apparent Overdose, Hospitalized After Escaping Jail

Former University of Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla is back in custody after escaping from the Washington County Community Correction Center on Thursday. Authorities found him Friday after an individual called police about a person going through an apparent drug overdose.

Tony Hernandez of the Oregonian reported Lyerla was originally arrested on charges of forgery, drug possession and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Hillsboro Police spokesman Lt. Henry Reimann confirmed he was apprehended and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The 24-year-old Hillsboro, Oregon native escaped from the minimum-security center through a first-floor window. Community Corrections Department…