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UGA suspends two football players after another driving incident

AP photo by John Bazemore / Georgia receiver Nitro Tuggle is stopped by Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine during an SEC regular-season game on Nov. 16 in Athens, Ga.
AP photo by John Bazemore / Georgia receiver Nitro Tuggle is stopped by Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine during an SEC regular-season game on Nov. 16 in Athens, Ga. AP photo by John Bazemore / Georgia receiver Nitro Tuggle is stopped by Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine during an SEC regular-season game on Nov. 16 in Athens, Ga.

By The Associated Press 2 min read

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended indefinitely from all team activities on Thursday after Tuggle’s arrest for speeding and reckless driving.

Athens-Clarke County Jail records show Tuggle was arrested early Thursday on misdemeanor charges of speeding and reckless driving. Tuggle was released after posting bond.

The Athens Banner-Herald reported Easley was involved in a vehicle crash Monday night.

Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart has said he has struggled to find ways to convince his players to avoid speeding and reckless driving.

A crash killed a player and a recruiting staffer in January 2023, shortly after the team celebrated its second straight national championship. Offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in the crash that occurred while LeCroy and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were racing.