ATHENS, Ga. — Two University of Georgia football players — including a star freshman — were arrested Friday evening on misdemeanor shoplifting charges, creating a major off-field distraction for the reigning SEC champions heading into the College Football Playoff. 

Shocking Arrests: Two Georgia Football Players Detained Weeks Before CFP Game

 

 

 

 

 

ATHENS Ga. — Two University of Georgia football players — including a star freshman — were arrested Friday evening on misdemeanor shoplifting charges, creating a major off-field distraction for the reigning SEC champions heading into the College Football Playoff.

According to Athens-Clarke County jail records, freshman offensive lineman Dontrell Glover and freshman running back Bo Walker were taken into custody on Dec. 12, 2025, in connection with theft by shoplifting, a misdemeanor offense under Georgia law. Both players were booked into the Clarke County Jail in Athens late Friday afternoon — Walker at about 5:30 p.m. ET and Glover at approximately 5:55 p.m. ET — before posting roughly $1,500 bond each and being released by early evening.

Who Are the Players Involved?

Dontrell Glover: A standout freshman offensive guard from Fairburn, Georgia, Glover has been one of the Bulldogs’ most consistent performers this season. He started 11 games at right guard and was recently named to the SEC All-Freshman team, a significant honor for a first-year player.

Bo Walker: A freshman running back from Ellenwood, Georgia, Walker appeared in six games during the 2025 season, rushing for over 100 yards and scoring three touchdowns.

The timing of the arrests — just weeks before Georgia’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup — has raised immediate questions about their availability for the upcoming game. The Bulldogs are scheduled to face the winner of the Ole Miss vs. Tulane first-round game on Jan. 1, 2026, in the Sugar Bowl.

University Response and Investigation

Georgia athletics officials have acknowledged the incident but have provided limited comment, stating they are gathering additional information as the matter remains pending and under legal review. A spokesperson for the university’s athletic department, Steve Drummond, said the program is aware of the charges and is monitoring the situation closely but would not elaborate further.

At this time, it is unclear whether the team will impose additional discipline on the players or if their legal situation could affect their status for the playoff game. Typically, decisions on team discipline and eligibility — such as suspensions — are determined by the coaching staff and athletics administration after a full review.

Context: A Growing Off-Field Concern for Georgia

The arrests mark yet another off-field issue for Georgia’s football program this season. In late November, redshirt freshman offensive lineman Nyier Daniels was arrested on a series of charges including attempting to elude police, leading to his dismissal from the team.

Although the Bulldogs remain among the top contenders for the national title — entering the playoff ranked third and fresh off an SEC Championship victory — these legal troubles have sparked discussion among fans, analysts, and college football observers about discipline and culture within the program.

What’s Next

Both Glover and Walker are expected to appear in court on the misdemeanor shoplifting charges. As the Bulldogs prepare for their vital postseason matchup, Georgia’s coaching staff and leadership will have to decide how to balance competitive aspirations with accountability and team standards.