Georgia dismisses OL Nyier Daniels after arrest on four felony charges including fleeing police

Georgia coach Kirby Smart dismissed offensive lineman Nyier Daniels Monday after authorities arrested the redshirt freshman Sunday in Jackson County. Daniels faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident in which he allegedly fled law enforcement, according to jail records provided to WXIA-TV. Daniels' mother, Brandi Canada-Green, was also charged with one felony and five misdemeanor charges in the incident.

"I have not had a chance to talk to him or his family, but obviously he'll no longer be with us," Smart said in his Monday media availability.

Daniels, who appeared in his third game during Saturday's 35-3 win against Charlotte, was booked at 10 a.m. local time with four pending felonies -- fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, affixing materials that alter window transparency and two counts of second-degree cruelty to children. He also faces multiple misdemeanor traffic charges, including reckless driving, speeding, stop-sign violations and no-passing-zone infractions.

The police incident report, obtained by ESPN, states that an officer stopped Canada-Green for running a stop sign and that Daniels then passed the officer at more than 100 mph in a 25 mph zone. The officer left Canada-Green to pursue Daniels, and the former allegedly used her vehicle to block the officer's supervisor from joining in the chase.

Daniels, who had siblings in his vehicle, allegedly drove more than 150 mph during the pursuit. Officers lost sight of his vehicle and pulled over, waited for Canada-Green to pass and arrested her.

An official from the University of Georgia transported Daniels back to Commerce, Ga., where the Bulldogs football player turned himself into police.

Daniels rated as a four-star prospect, per 247Sports, coming out of Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic in the 2024 recruiting class. He ranked as the No. 223 overall prospect and No. 22 offensive tackle nationally.

Daniels' arrest adds to a pattern of driving-related issues that have shadowed the Georgia football program for nearly three years, with more than 20 incidents involving players or staff since January 2023. CBS Sports' Will Backus detailed Georgia's recent troubles under Kirby Smart over the last three seasons.

Georgia's driving-related incidents since January 2023

• January 2023: Georgia football staffer Chandler LeCroy and offensive lineman Devin Willock were killed in a single-car crash that also injured offensive lineman Warren McClendon and recruiting staffer Victoria Bowles. 
• February 2023: Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson was arrested on misdemeanor charges of racing on highway/streets and reckless driving for an incident that occurred on Jan. 10, one day after Georgia's win against TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship. 
• February 2023: Offensive lineman Aliou Bah was stopped for driving 65 miles per hour in a 45-MPH zone and received 12 months' probation. 
• February 2023: Wide receiver De'Nylon Morrissettee was stopped for driving 81 MPH in a 45-MPH zone. 
• February 2023: Edge rusher Marvin Jones Jr. was stopped for driving 93 MPH in a 65-MPH zone. 
• March 2023: Former defensive lineman Jalen Carter was booked on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in relation to the Jan. 2023 incident that resulted in the death of LeCroy and Willock. Carter was later released on bond and allowed to return to the NFL Combine. 
• March 2023: Defensive lineman Christen Miller was stopped for driving 95 MPH in a 65-MPH zone. 
• May 2023: Morrissette was stopped for driving 91 MPH in a 55-MPH zone.
• May 2023: Morrissette was arrested on charges of DUI and drug possession, as well as driving on a restricted license. 
• May 2023: Wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint was arrested on reckless driving and speeding charges. 
• May 2023: Rosemy-Jacksaint was jailed for reckless driving and exceeding the speed limit. 
• July 2023: Edge Rusher Samuel M'Pemba was issued a citation for driving 88 MPH in a 55-MPH zone. 
• July 2023: Defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins was stopped for speeding and subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court for a separate parking violation. 
• July 2023: Georgia player connection coordinator Jarvis Jones was arrested on charges of reckless driving and speeding/maximum limits, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.   
  
• March 2024: Etienne was arrested on charges of DUI and reckless driving. 
• May 2024: Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White was arrested on charges of reckless driving and driving down a one-way roadway.
• July 2024: Georgia offensive lineman Bo Hughley was arrested for reckless driving and failure to maintain lane/improper driving on a road. 
• July 2024: Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested for reckless driving and racing on highways/streets. 
• September 2024: Georgia cornerback Daniel Harris was arrested on charges of reckless driving, affixing materials that reduce the visibility of windows/windshield, no proof of insurance and operation of an unregistered vehicle without a valid license plate.
• March 2025: Marques Easley is involved in an accident at Athens Ridge Apartments. 
• March 2025: Nitro Tuggle was arrested on charges of reckless driving and speeding.
• July 2025: Jahzare Jackson arrested on three drug-related charges and a misdemeanor charge for holding a cell phone while driving
• November 2025: Nyier Daniels facing four felony counts stemming from his arrest in Jackson County, along with multiple misdemeanor traffic charges tied to the same incident.