Georgia Bulldog wide receiver Colbie Young was arrested early Tuesday morning on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault of an unborn child, according to Athens-Clarke County Jail records. The incident has sent shockwaves through the University of Georgia football program and raised concerns about what transpired, everyone’s well being, and player conduct off the field.
Arrest Details
Young, a senior from Binghamton, New York, was booked into the detention center at 4:18 a.m. ET. The charges stem from an alleged altercation with his ex-girlfriend at his apartment around midnight. According to the police report, the woman claimed Young grabbed her arm, used derogatory language, and later picked her up and squeezed her torso and abdomen forcefully.
Incident Report
The police officer noted visible injuries on the woman, including bruising and discoloration on her lower chest and abdomen. Young denied the allegations when questioned by police, stating he merely escorted the woman to his front door when their conversation became heated.
Team Impact
Young, a transfer from Miami, had been making significant contributions to the No. 5 ranked Bulldogs this season. He had recorded 11 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s first five games. His arrest comes at a crucial time for Georgia, as they prepare for upcoming SEC matchups.
University Response
The University of Georgia has remained tight-lipped about the incident, as expected. Steven Drummond, a spokesman for the Georgia athletics department, rightly stated, “This is a pending legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time”.
Recent History
This arrest is not an isolated incident for the Georgia football program. It marks the seventh arrest of a Georgia player since March 2024.
Most notably, former wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was dismissed from the team on August 1 following his arrest on multiple family violence charges.
As the legal process unfolds, the future of Young’s collegiate career remains uncertain. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by collegiate athletic programs in maintaining a culture of transparency, discipline and accountability among their student-athletes.
This is certainly bigger than football, and we want the best outcome for all involved.