Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels was arrested Sunday after a dangerous high speed chase in Commerce, Georgia. Police say the incident involved multiple serious violations and put lives at risk.
His mother, Brandi Canada Green, was also arrested for trying to help her son escape. Head coach Kirby Smart has dismissed Daniels from the team following the arrest.
Nyier Daniels faces three felonies after chase with siblings in car
The incident started when Daniels’ mother ran a stop sign in Commerce. Officers pulled her over to address the traffic violation. While police were stopped with his mother, Daniels reportedly sped by at over 100 mph in a 25 mph zone.
Daniels then fled from officers who attempted to pursue him. His mother allegedly tried to block the police from chasing her son. The dangerous pursuit continued as Daniels’ vehicle reached interstate speeds on public roads.
Police eventually called off the chase for safety reasons. The high speeds posed too much danger to other drivers and pedestrians. A UGA coach later brought Daniels to the police department to turn himself in.
When questioned about why he ran, Daniels gave a shocking explanation. He reportedly told police he did not want his mother to get a ticket. That decision now has severe consequences for both of them.
Daniels faces three felony charges for his actions. He was charged with felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. He also received two felony counts of second degree cruelty to children.
University of Georgia Star Nyier Daniels Arrested For Cruelty to Children https://t.co/zAtKOR3Pu6 pic.twitter.com/675BDtg9c5
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The cruelty charges stem from his two younger siblings being in the car. They were passengers during the entire dangerous chase. Daniels also faces numerous traffic misdemeanors including reckless driving and speeding.
His mother faces serious charges as well. Brandi Canada Green was hit with a felony count of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. She also received a misdemeanor charge of willful obstruction of law enforcement.
Coach Kirby Smart acted quickly after learning about the arrest. He announced that Daniels has been dismissed from the Georgia football team. The decision came immediately following the incident.
This arrest adds to Georgia’s recent troubles with player conduct. The program faced heavy scrutiny following a fatal crash in 2023. That tragedy involved other football players and raised questions about team culture.
The incident represents another driving related arrest for Georgia football players. It continues a troubling pattern that has plagued the program recently. Smart now faces more pressure to address these ongoing issues.
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