ATHENS, Ga. – University of Georgia football player Arian Rosemy-Jacksaint is the latest in a string of Bulldogs players arrested for driving-related offenses. The senior wide receiver was arrested on Tuesday on charges of reckless driving and speeding, with his vehicle reportedly reaching speeds of up to 90 mph in a 45 mph zone. According to reports, Rosemy-Jacksaint was driving a black Dodge Charger when he was pulled over by police using speed detection lidar. He was released on a bond of $2,000 less than an hour after being booked.
This is the fourth arrest of a Georgia player this offseason for driving-related charges. The previous incident involved Jalen Carter, who was arrested in March and charged with reckless driving and street racing after an incident involving team staffer Chandler LeCroy. LeCroy was killed in the alleged street race, along with offensive lineman Devin Willock, who was riding with Carter at the time of the accident.
The team has also seen recent off-season arrests affecting the team, with defensive lineman Jalen Carter recently pleading no contest to misdemeanor reckless driving and drag racing following the incident that killed LeCroy and Willock. All charges against the players are misdemeanors.
Head coach Kirby Smart has been trying to address such issues in the team by having police talk to the players to educate them about the dangers of street racing. “That’s one that we’ll continue to do, and we treat it very seriously,” he said.
In the wake of the recent arrests, the Bulldogs are taking steps to prevent further incidents of this nature. According to reports, police have been brought in to educate the players about the risks of reckless driving, while the university is also considering implementing a stricter driving policy for its student-athletes.
Many US states have passed laws in recent years limiting police powers to investigate reckless driving, and this trend may contribute to the current spate of driving-related arrests among college athletes. Nevertheless, it is important for players to understand the risks associated with speeding and other reckless driving behavior.
Rosemy-Jacksaint is a projected starter for the Bulldogs this season, having caught 29 passes for 337 yards and two touchdowns in 2022. His arrest raises concerns about the team’s success this season, as well as the overall safety of the players and the community at large.
In recent years, many college football programs have struggled with issues related to player conduct off the field, and the University of Georgia is no exception. Through a combination of education, policy changes, and enforcement, the Bulldogs are working to address these issues and ensure the safety and well-being of their players and the broader community.
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