ATLANTA — University of Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday on drunken driving, reckless driving and other charges, jail records show.
Etienne, the projected starting running back for the Bulldogs next season, was booked into the Athens-Clarke County Jail at 4:35 a.m. and released less than an hour later on bonds totalling about $1,800. The other charges include failure to maintain a lane or improper driving as well as affixing materials that reduce visibility through the windows or windshield, according to the records.
It was not immediately clear if Etienne had obtained a lawyer.
The university released a statement saying it was aware of the arrest but would not have further comment.
Etienne, 19, is a midyear transfer from Florida, where he led the Gators with nine touchdowns last year and emerged as one of the team's most dynamic playmakers. The younger brother of former Clemson star running back Travis Etienne — who's now in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars — he has two years of college eligibility remaining.
Coach Kirby Smart acknowledged last year that he had been struggling to find ways to get his players to drive safely. In January 2023 — hours after Georgia celebrated its second straight national title — offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in a crash while LeCroy and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were racing.
There were at least 15 traffic stops involving members of the Bulldogs' football program driving excessive speeds in 2023, including three instances of driving under the influence, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Team policy requires that athletes convicted of DUI serve a suspension of at least one game. Georgia's season opener is against Clemson on Aug. 31.