Georgia Bulldogstar wide receiver Nitrotagle had traveled 107 mph before being pulled by Georgia law enforcement officials earlier this month.
According to reports from Athens Clark County Police, obtained by Athens Banner – HeraldTagle was driving his 2021 Dodge Charger outside Athens in the inner lane of Georgia State Route 10 loop, along with other drivers on the road.
The posted speed limit was 65 mph.
Officials said he almost left the vehicle without putting it in the park after they pulled.
“I instructed Tugle to leave the vehicle, and at that point he almost left without putting the vehicle in the park,” the report states. “He recklessly ignores the safety of others, including himself, passengers, other drivers and myself, so he operated the vehicle at speed at 42 mph with a limit, and over three digit speeds, I arrested him.”
The Bulldogs responded to the arrest last Friday by suspending tagles from all team activities. Star wide receivers aren't just the bulldogs who have problems driving this offseason. Offensive lineman Marquez Easley was suspended from team activity for reckless driving after crashing his car into a power box in the incident on March 17th, two days before the Tagle incident.
“Obviously, in each of our decision-making processes, we were disappointed with these two young men,” said Georgia coach Kirby Smart. “Both are young players who made important mistakes.”
Smart, a serious driving incident that torments the program, began in January 2023 and after winning the national championship, offensive lineman Devin Wilk and support staff Chandler LeCroy were tragically killed in an accident.
