Georgia OL Nyier Daniels arrested, charged with multiple felony counts

Georgia football offensive lineman Nyier Daniels was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 23, on three felony charges and nine misdemeanor charges, according to the Jackson County (Georgia) Sheriff's Offce.

Daniels, a redshirt freshman, is charged with felony counts of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and two counts of second-degree child cruelty. He also received 10 misdemeanors, which include reckless driving, maximum limits, two stop sign and yield sign violations, no-passing zones.

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He was booked in Jackson County jail at 10 a.m. local time on Sunday morning. As of 5 p.m. local time on Nov. 23, he was still listed as "currently booked."

“We are aware of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering additional information,” a Georgia team spokesman said. “This is a pending legal matter and we will not have further comment at this time.”

Daniels has appeared in three games this season for the Bulldogs as a reserve, including Saturday's win over Charlotte when he played 10 snaps. He also played 12 snaps in the season opener against Marshall and nine against Austin Peay.

He was a four-star recruit in the 2024 recruiting cycle, ranked as the No. 271 overall player and the No. 24 offensive lineman, per 247Sports Composite Rankings.

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