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Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday and charged with driving under the influence and three other charges, according to online records.
Etienne, the younger brother of Jaguars star and former first-round NFL draft pick Travis Etienne, was released on bail at 4:35 a.m. and later released on nearly $1,900 bail, according to the Athens-Clarke County Jail. .
He was also charged with reckless driving, failure to comply with traffic lanes/improper driving on the road, and placing a substance on a window or windshield that obstructs visibility.
This incident continues a disturbing trend of motor vehicle arrests against the nation's powerhouse football programs.
In 2023, there were at least 15 traffic stops involving speeding Georgia football players, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Three of the 15 charges reportedly included driving under the influence, including on January 15, 2023, while racing in a car driven by 2023 first-round draft pick Jalen. The crash included the deaths of player Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy, resulting in the deaths of two people. Carter (Eagles).
Georgia sports policy reportedly states that student-athletes convicted of drunk driving will receive at least one game suspension.
For the younger Etienne, who followed in his older brother's footsteps with 2,421 yards and 15 touchdowns, his Georgia debut will be delayed as he transferred from SEC rival Florida State in December.
According to ESPN, Etienne's DUI charge was deemed “unsafe” and under Georgia law, he could be convicted even if his blood alcohol level was less than 0.08.
“We are aware of the charges and are currently gathering additional information,” Stephen Drummond, Georgia's executive associate athletic director for strategic communications, told reporters. “This is a pending legal matter and we will not be commenting further at this time.”
