(SRN NEWS) – Backup offensive lineman Nyier Daniels was dismissed by the University of Georgia following his arrest for allegedly fleeing police at speeds exceeding 150 mph with his younger siblings in his car..
Daniels is facing two felony counts of second-degree cruelty to children and two felony counts of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, along with 10 moving violations, for the incident in Commerce, that resulted in his arrest and a bond set at $20,500.
A four-star offensive tackle from Newark, N.J., Daniels appeared in three games as a backup this season.
A University of Georgia athletic department official transported Daniels back to Commerce after he fled from police.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart confirmed Monday that Daniels was no longer with the team. He said he hasn’t spoken to Daniels,
“Obviously he will no longer be with us,” Smart said Monday.
The police incident report also cites Daniels’ mother, Brandi Canada-Green, in the incident for running a stop sign.
Police had stopped Canada-Green when Daniels passed them going “at least 100 mph” in a 25-mph speed zone. Officers on the scene left Canada-Green and pursued Daniels’ vehicle. Police said he was driving two younger siblings and evaded officers on I-85 at an estimated speed over 150 mph.
In the report, police said Canada-Green was accused of impeding the pursuit of Daniels’ vehicle. However, she reached her daughter, a passenger in Daniels’ vehicle, and ordered them to “stop running from the police and bring their asses back to Commerce.” She is being held on bonds totaling $11,000.
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