Colbie Young, a wide receiver for the University of Georgia, was arrested early Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on an unborn child. The incident reportedly occurred during a heated argument with his ex-girlfriend, who alleged that Young bruised her chest during the altercation. Young has denied these claims and was released from jail shortly after his arrest.
In response to the arrest, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart announced that Young has been suspended indefinitely from the team. Young, who transferred from the University of Miami, had made a significant impact in his first season with the Bulldogs, recording 11 receptions and two touchdowns in five games.
This incident adds to a growing list of legal issues within the Georgia football program. Recently, fellow receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was dismissed from the team after facing child cruelty charges. The athletics department is currently facing scrutiny over player conduct amid these incidents.