Georgia freshman wide receiver Sacovie White was arrested Saturday morning on charges of reckless driving and driving the wrong way on a one-way road. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police’s jail log, White was arrested at 3:04 a.m. and released about an hour later on a $26 bond.
White’s arrest marks the 18th traffic-related incident involving someone associated with Georgia football since January 2023, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Earlier this year, Georgia running back Trevor Etienne Jr., a high-profile transfer from Florida, was arrested in March for driving under the influence, reckless driving, and two other misdemeanor charges. Despite the arrest, Etienne still participated in Georgia’s spring game.
“I can only speak for my university, but I think we do it better than anybody in the country,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in March when addressing the issue of educating his team on the dangers of speeding following Etienne’s arrest.
White is in his first semester at Georgia after signing with the Bulldogs as a three-star prospect in the Class of 2024. He had two catches for 29 yards and a touchdown in Georgia’s spring game. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound receiver earned an early offer from Georgia and committed to the Bulldogs in October 2022. He remained committed and signed in December, joining the program in time for spring practice.
Georgia has faced numerous speeding-related incidents in the wake of a tragic crash on January 15, 2023, that killed recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy and offensive lineman Devin Willock. From February to July 2023, ten different players were arrested for various charges, including eventual first-round defensive lineman Jalen Carter.
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