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Philadelphia Eagles' Nolan Smith Jr. Arrested for Allegedly Driving 135 Mph in Georgia
A deputy clocked the Eagles edge rusher at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone, and he was released on bond with a future court date set.
- On Friday, May 15, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia for reckless driving and speeding, with the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office reporting he was clocked at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
- Smith posted bond and was released shortly after his booking at the Twiggs County Jail on Friday night, while authorities issued a future court date for the linebacker.
- This incident marks Smith's second driving-related arrest, following a 2022 speeding charge in a construction zone while at the University of Georgia, adding to a pattern among current and former program players.
- The arrest surfaced as the Eagles prepare for organized team activities beginning May 26, and the team recently exercised Smith's fifth-year option, keeping him in Philadelphia through the 2027 season.
- Driving-Related arrests among Georgia football players have exceeded 25 since 2023, drawing national attention to the program's driving culture and raising concerns among former and current players across the NFL.
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Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving, speeding at a reported 135 mph
The Georgia Bulldogs have a bit of a speeding problem on their hands.I don't feel like I am necessarily breaking any news by saying that, but it bears repeating, especially since the Dawgs have seen their fair share of vehicular incidents since the start of this year.The question always arises about whether or not the coaching staff and administration in Athens are doing everything they can to curb this behavior, or if it's systematic and would …
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Eagles' Nolan Smith Jr., a former Bulldog, arrested on suspicion of reckless driving in Georgia
Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office said Smith was arrested May 15 for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.…
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