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Georgia freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley was suspended indefinitely from all team activities on Thursday after he crashed a car into an apartment complex on Monday night.
In an unrelated incident, sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle was also suspended indefinitely from team activities after Tuggle’s arrest on charges of speeding and reckless driving.
“Nitro Tuggle and Marques Easley have been suspended indefinitely from all team activities. There will be no further comment,” Georgia said in a statement regarding the suspensions.
The Athens (Ga.) Banner-Herald reported that Easley was involved in a vehicle crash on Monday night.
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.
Georgia head 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.
Running back Trevor Etienne missed last season’s opener against Clemson and cornerback Daniel Harris also was held out of a game last season following driving-related arrests.
Cory Nightingale, a former sportswriter and sports editor at the Miami Herald and Palm Beach Post, is a South Florida-based freelance writer who covers Alabama for SaturdayDownSouth.com.
