Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia after authorities said he drove 135 mph in a 70 mph zone, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office said.
Smith was stopped at 10:41 pm local time on a major highway and later released after posting a surety bond.
WSB-TV reported that the former University of Georgia standout faces speeding and reckless-driving charges after the Friday arrest in Twiggs County. The sheriff’s office has also confirmed the arrest.
Smith, 25, joined the Philadelphia Eagles as a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He previously played for Georgia’s national championship-winning team in 2022.
The Eagles drafted Smith into a roster that already included former Georgia defenders Jalen Carter, Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis. The team has not announced any disciplinary action in the case.
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Smith recorded 6.5 sacks during the 2024 regular season and added four more during Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LIX run. The Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs to win the title.
