Georgia running back Trevor Etienne arrested overnight on multiple charges

Trevor Etienne, the former Florida running back was the prize of Georgia’s offseason, but now he’s in legal trouble in Athens after an early Sunday morning arrest. The Athens-Clark County Police Department arrested him on charges of DUI, reckless driving, and two other misdemeanors. 

He was reportedly booked into Athens-Clark County jail at 4:35 a.m. and bonded within the hour. The official charges were DUI/alcohol/less safe, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane/improper driving on road, and affixing materials that reduce the visibility of windows/windshield. 

There are no other details none as of Sunday morning. Etienne could face a team-imposed suspension when Georgia opens its 2024 season against Clemson in Atlanta on August 31. 

Georgia has dealt with multiple driving-related arrests over Kirby Smart’s tenure, but the last known arrest was last summer. Maybe most notably, Jalen Carter was arrested on charges of DUI as a part of nine driving-related arrests over a 13-month span for the 2022 Georgia national championship team.

Etienne was Florida’s second-leading rusher last season as a sophomore with 753 yards and eight touchdowns on 131 attempts. He was expected to be Georgia’s feature back and was the most notable incoming transfer this offseason.