In the early hours of Sunday morning, Georgia transfer running back Trevor Etienne, brother of NFL running back Travis Etienne, was arrested on multiple charges, which included drunken driving.
Athens-Clarke County police arrested Etienne on charges of drunk driving, failure to maintain a lane, and affixing materials that reduce visibility through the windows or windshield, according to jail records.
The arrest happened just before 2 a.m. local time near the University of Georgia, which saw Etienne booked at 4:35 a.m. local time. He was shortly released on bail, which totaled roughly $1,800.
“We are aware of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering additional information," Steven Drummond, Georgia's executive associate athletic director told The Associated Press in a statement. “This is a pending legal matter and we will not have further comment at this time.”
The timing of this is far from ideal. Spring football practice began on March 12, which has seen Etienne lobby for the starting running back job, as Kirby Smart had alluded to in the early practices.
“Getting comfortable in the offense, there are nuances,” Smart said of Etienne. “I have met with him about it. There are differences in the way we do things offensively that he is picking up on. He is very bright. That is not going to be a problem for him.”
According to Georgia's team policy, Etienne could face a one-game suspension if charged with a DUI. The team opens its season against Clemson on Aug. 31, a game that could be crucial in Etienne sealing a potential starting role with the program.
Driving under the influence has been a notable struggle for Georgia, and Smart has previously relayed the fact that he struggles to find ways to ensure his players are driving safely.
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