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Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday and charged with DUI and three other offenses, online records show.
Etienne, younger brother of Jaguars star and former NFL first-round pick Travis Etienne, was booked at 4:35 a.m. and later released on bail of nearly $1,900, according to the Athens-Clarke County Jail. .
He was also charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain lane/improper highway driving, and placement of materials that reduce window/windshield visibility.
The incident continues a troubling trend of motor vehicle arrests for the powerhouse national football program.
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, in 2023 there were at least 15 traffic stops involving Georgia football players driving at excessive speeds.
Three of the 15 reportedly included driving under the influence, including one that resulted in two deaths on January 15, 2023, when player Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed while racing in a car. led by 2023 first-round draft pick Jalen. Carter (Eagles).
Georgia athletic policy reportedly dictates that student-athletes convicted of DUI will be suspended for at least one game.
In the case of the younger Etienne, that would delay his debut at Georgia because he transferred in December from SEC rival Florida, where he accounted for 2,421 yards and 15 touchdowns following in the footsteps of his older brother.
Etienne’s DUI charge was deemed “less certain,” meaning he can be convicted even if his blood alcohol level is less than 0.08 under Georgia state law, according to ESPN.
“We are aware of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering additional information,” Steven Drummond, Georgia’s executive associate athletic director of strategic communications, said in a statement to reporters. “This is a pending legal matter and we will not be commenting further at this time.”