University of Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson was arrested for reckless driving and racing on highways and streets.

Dumas-Johnson, a Butkus Award finalist last season, was booked into Athens-Clarke Jail after a warrant had been issued for his arrest related to a Jan. 10 incident. He was reportedly in the Athens-Clarke County jail for 21 minutes before posting a $4,000 bond at around 7:15 p.m.

Per the UGA Police Department Daily Log, on Jan. 10:

“Officer attempted to stop two vehicles that were driving in a reckless manner while apparently racing each other on the roadway. Officer discontinued the traffic stop after both vehicles fled at high speeds with the intent to elude him.”

The University of Georgia issued a release after the news of Dumas-Johnson’s arrest became public.

“We are aware of a report relating to a January 10 incident on College Station Road involving one of our student-athletes. The alleged conduct does not reflect our program’s values or the high standards we have established. As this is an open matter involving a student, we are not able to provide any additional information at this time and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement.”

2022 was the sophomore season for Dumas-Johnson, as he started all 15 games for Georgia football, recording 70 total tackles- nine for loss- four sacks, and three passes defensed.

Dumas-Johnson is the second UGA player arrested after the team’s championship win in January.On Jan. 29, former UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett was arrested in Texas and charged with public intoxication.

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson. Photo courtsey of onlineathens.com

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