Recent Arrest of Georgia Football Player for Reckless Driving Just Days Before SEC Game
A Georgia football player was taken into custody on Thursday night for reckless driving.
Cornerback Daniel Harris was caught driving a 2018 Jeep Cherokee at 106 mph—41 mph over the limit—on the Georgia 10 loop at College Station Road, while passing two other cars on a wet road during the rain at 8:03 p.m., according to an incident report from the Athens Banner-Herald. The speed was confirmed by Dragon Eye Lidar technology.
The sophomore hailing from Miami was stopped by Athens-Clarke County police and booked into Clarke County Jail at 10:40 p.m., later being released at 11:49 p.m. after posting a $50 bond, as indicated in the online booking record.
This incident occurred less than 48 hours prior to Georgia’s game against Kentucky on Saturday night.
A representative from Georgia has not yet responded to inquiries regarding Harris’ situation in relation to the upcoming game.
Since the tragic accident on January 15, 2023, which claimed the lives of offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy, the Georgia program has experienced at least 30 arrests or citations related to speeding, reckless driving, or illegal racing. Reports indicated that LeCroy and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were racing at speeds around 104 mph at the time. Carter later entered a no contest plea to charges of racing and reckless driving.
So far this season, Harris has recorded four tackles in the first two games while serving as a key backup in the cornerback position. If Harris is unable to play, five-star freshman Ellis Robinson may step in for more playing time behind starters Daylen Everette and Julian Humphrey.
When Harris was pulled over, his vehicle displayed a temporary tag that had expired on August 4, 2024. Harris was placed in custody as he exited the vehicle. According to police checks, the vehicle’s registration expired on March 8, 2024, and also showed that it lacked insurance at the time.
The police noted that the driver’s seatbelt was buckled without anyone in the driver’s seat, suggesting it had been secured behind his seat while he was driving rather than being worn correctly across his chest and lap.
Additionally, the tint on the driver’s side window was found to be excessively dark, allowing “04 percent light transmission.”