Another Georgia Bulldogs player is facing legal trouble due to a driving offense, with troubling details emerging about the latest incident.
Georgia offensive lineman Bo Hughley was cited for reckless driving and failure to maintain lane on Tuesday. According to a police report obtained by Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hughley’s vehicle struck a curb, knocked down a street sign, and tore through grass before coming to a stop in the street after he failed to navigate a turn. The vehicle was disabled because the right-front tire was torn off and later found in a nearby ditch. The posted speed limit in the area was 25 miles per hour.
Hughley and his passenger, five-star defensive back recruit Ellis Robinson IV, both claimed they were driving at the speed limit when navigating the turn, but police doubted their account given the extent of the damage to the vehicle and the surroundings.
Legal issues for Georgia players have been persistent for over a year. In January 2023, a Georgia player and a staffer were killed in a drunk driving crash, which also resulted in legal trouble for then-Bulldogs star Jalen Carter. According to the Journal-Constitution report, this incident is one of 24 known cases since January 2023 involving Georgia players being apprehended for speeding, reckless driving, or driving under the influence.
Before Hughley’s accident, three Georgia players had court dates this week for driving infractions. Even assistant coaches have been involved in these issues. It is evident that the program’s problems are ongoing, as players continue to engage in this risky behavior despite the consequences.