2 Georgia Bulldogs Players Arrested On Idiotic Charges Ahead Of College Football Playoff

Georgia Bulldogs and their fans are known for going viral. Heading into the College Football Playoff with a firm hold on the field, but off-field trouble has become a matter of worry.

Two freshman players were arrested this week. Offensive lineman Dontrell Glover and running back Bo Walker were taken into custody on Friday in Athens. Police charged both players with misdemeanor shoplifting, according to jail records first reported by the Athens Banner-Herald.

Officers booked them into the Athens-Clarke County Jail shortly after 5:30 p.m. ET. Each player was held on a $1,500 bond. As of now, Georgia has not released a statement about the arrests.

The timing is rough for the Bulldogs as they prepare for a playoff run, and the situation has created an unwanted distraction at a critical moment.

Arrests Add To Georgia’s Growing Off-Field Troubles

Georgia Bulldogs’ player Elijah Griffin and Dontrell Glover (Photo By Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images)
Walker has played a small but noticeable role this season. He ran the ball 22 times for 100 yards and scored three touchdowns. Coaches mostly used him in short-yardage and goal-line situations. His arrest now puts his immediate future with the team in doubt.

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Glover’s situation matters more on the field. Coaches trusted him early in the year. He enrolled over the summer and earned a starting job by Week 3. He went on to start 10 straight games at right guard. In one game against Ole Miss, he even shifted to left guard when the line rotated.

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Georgia’s coach Kirby Smart praised that flexibility earlier this week. “This was the first game, guys, that we looked over there and said, ‘Man, we can give Earnest a blow and get Juan in‘, And we stayed fresh” Smart said.

“We can be really good if this offensive line is healthy because they can lean on people.” Smart added that the line can dominate when healthy and deep.

Center Drew Bobo echoed that view during fall camp. “I think he’s a really good player,” Bobo said. “He’s smart. He’s really physical when he’s playing football.” Bobo also praised Glover’s awareness and work ethic.

These arrests add to recent problems in Georgia’s offensive line group. Three weeks ago, the program dismissed Nyier Daniels after a driving incident. In July, police arrested Jah Jackson on marijuana charges, though he later entered a program that could clear his record.

Smart has tightened discipline after years of speeding cases. In March, police arrested Marques Easley after a reckless driving crash. Days later, police arrested wide receiver Nitro Tuggle for driving 107 mph. Georgia suspended both players, and both later transferred to Purdue.

Now, Georgia faces this new issue, just as it prepares for the biggest games of the season.