Georgia football player Ja'Marley Riddle, who transferred from East Carolina to the University of Georgia in 2025, is facing significant legal challenges. According to a police report obtained by WGIG 98.7 FM, Riddle was traveling on I-95 at an alarming speed of 95 mph when he was pulled over by officers.
The incident occurred on May 8, as described in the report: "Riddle was driving a Dodge Durango and was observed 'weaving in and out of traffic.' Upon approaching the vehicle, one officer detected marijuana inside. Riddle reportedly acted extremely nervous during the stop." Further inspection revealed large amounts of marijuana packaging, leading to his arrest on charges related to marijuana possession.
This latest legal issue comes amid ongoing concerns about Georgia football players' adherence to traffic laws following a tragic accident involving offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. Governor Brian Kemp has called for a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map, though this matter is unrelated to Riddle’s arrest.
In response to these incidents, University of Georgia coach Kirby Smart expressed his frustration: "It's part of our culture that we have to address and change." The next steps in Riddle’s case will be determined by a court date yet to be set.
This article was produced by AVALW News on Thursday, May 14, 2026 based on reporting from 3 verified news sources across 2 countries. Our editorial process cross-references facts from multiple independent outlets to deliver accurate, comprehensive coverage. All original sources are linked below.