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Georgia's Nyier Daniels Arrested on Felony Counts Including Fleeing Police, Cruelty to Children

UGA says it is reviewing the case, which follows years of driving incidents tied to the program.

Overview

  • Daniels was booked Sunday morning in Jackson County after an alleged attempt to elude officers in Commerce, and a jailer said he remained held later that day.
  • Online records list felony charges of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and two counts of second-degree cruelty to children.
  • Records also show numerous traffic misdemeanors, including reckless driving, speeding, stop‑sign violations and no‑passing‑zone infractions.
  • UGA acknowledged the charges and said it is gathering information; local site DawgsHQ reported he is no longer with the team, which the school has not confirmed.
  • The redshirt freshman played in three games this season, including 10 snaps in Saturday’s win over Charlotte, and the case adds to a documented pattern of driving incidents linked to Georgia football since 2023.