Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested and charged with reckless driving and speeding on Friday night, May 15, 2026, in Twiggs County, Georgia.
The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office said deputies stopped Smith on Interstate 16 around 10:45 p. m.
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and booked the 25-year-old NFL player into the Twiggs County Jail. He has since been released after posting bond, authorities confirmed.
According to online records from The Georgia Gazette, Smith faces charges of reckless driving and speeding in excess of maximum limits.
CBS affiliate WMAZ-TV and PHLY Sports verified the arrest records and mugshot of the defensive player, who was a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
Media reports from Bleeding Green Nation alleged that Smith traveled at nearly double the posted 70 mph speed limit, though specific evidence verifying the exact speed remains unconfirmed.
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This incident marks the second traffic-related arrest for Smith.
In January 2022, he faced a misdemeanor charge for driving 89 mph in a construction zone with a suspended license in Barrow County.
The arrest follows a pattern of driving offenses involving individuals connected to the University of Georgia football program, where Smith won consecutive national championships.
Other current and former Bulldogs players, including Jalen Carter, Ja'Marley Riddle, Chris Cole, and Darren Ikinnagbon, have faced similar charges between 2023 and early 2026.
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The Philadelphia Eagles, who exercised Smith's fifth-year contract option for the 2027 season less than a month ago, have not yet responded to requests for comment.
