Georgia Player Arrested On Multiple Felony Charges Following Reported Bizarre Police Chase Involving Mother

Georgia Bulldogs backup lineman Nyier Daniels was arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a police chase in Commerce, Georgia. The redshirt freshman's charges include fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, altering window tint, and two counts of second-degree cruelty to children. The incident reportedly involved Daniels attempting to divert police attention from his mother, Brandi Canada Green, who was stopped for a traffic violation. Daniels allegedly sped past the scene at over 100 mph, prompting a pursuit. The chase was called off due to safety concerns and Daniels later turned himself in.

This arrest adds to Georgia's ongoing issues with player conduct related to reckless driving. Coach Kirby Smart dismissed Daniels from the team following the incident. The program has faced similar situations in the past, notably following a deadly accident involving former player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy. Earlier in the year, players Nitro Tuggle and Marquis Easley were suspended for separate traffic-related incidents and subsequently left the program. Daniels'