Georgia football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested Wednesday night on driving-related charges by Athens-Clarke County police, according to The Athletic.
Per their jail log, Cole was charged with reckless driving and speeding-maximum limits, while Ikinnagbon received misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, following too closely and speeding-maximum limits.
Both players were reported released within an hour of being booked, with Cole let go on bonds totaling $26 and Ikinnagbon’s at $39.
Georgia’s athletic department responded to the situation with a statement.
“We are aware of the charges and are actively gathering additional information. As this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not be providing further comment at this time,” a sports communication representative said.
Cole, an inside linebacker, had a productive sophomore season with the Bulldogs, finishing with 59 tackles, 4.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss, which ranked second on the team.
That came on the heels of a freshman season in 2024, where he made the SEC All-Freshman Team and recovered two fumbles.
Ikinnagbon, on the other hand, served as a reserve outside linebacker in 2025. The freshman played in just five games and made two tackles.
The two contributed to a Georgia team that won the SEC Championship over Alabama and made the College Football Playoff. However, the Bulldogs fell to Ole Miss in the CFP quarterfinals.
Cole and Ikinnagbon’s arrests continue the trend of Georgia football players getting into trouble.
Most recently, three players were arrested for reckless driving in 2025 — Nitro Tuggle, Marques Easley and Nyier Daniels. None of them are still with the team.
In 2023, offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting coordinator Chandler LeCroy were both killed in a high-speed crash. The incident also involved current Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who was accused of racing LeCroy’s SUV before it crashed.
Though Cole and Ikinnagbon were released, it’s safe to say Georgia players haven’t learned their lesson yet.
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