Georgia cornerback Daniel Harris became the latest Bulldog to be arrested for traffic violations on Thursday night.
According to Rivals’ UGA Sports, Harris was cited for numerous violations, including no proof of insurance, materials that obscure his windows or windshield, driving without a seat belt, having an unregistered vehicle and reckless driving. He was released shortly before midnight after posting $10 bail on each charge.
While Harris’ arrest is for relatively minor collisions, it’s part of what’s become a very clear pattern for the football team. Since offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in a street racing-related crash in January 2023, more than two dozen people from the program have been arrested or cited for collisions.
Harris also becomes the sixth player to be arrested for a traffic violation in 2024.
During SEC media days in July, Georgia coach Kirby Smart said he would be “the first to admit we haven’t solved that problem.” RB Trevor Etienne sat out the first game of the season after settling a DUI arrest in the spring.
“The incidents that happen off the field are not something we condone,” Smart said nearly two months ago. “It’s very unfortunate — I think disappointing is the best word. I always talk about processing outcomes in wins and losses. We try not to base things on outcomes. In this case, the outcomes are very disappointing.”
Smart also revealed at SEC media days that players have been fined by the team’s NIL collective for various violations of the law.
Harris has seen significant playing time in the first two weeks of the season. The sophomore recorded four tackles in wins over Clemson and Tennessee Tech, and it’s unclear how Thursday night will affect his status for the team’s game against Kentucky on Saturday.
