Every year it seems like another player from the University of Georgia’s football program goes through a few players who end up with mug shots. This week, its former 4-time boxing heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield’s son Elijah.
Per High Times
The son of former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield faces a one-game suspension from Georgia’s football team after his arrest on misdemeanor marijuana charges.
An online booking report from the Clarke County Jail shows sophomore running back Elijah Holyfield was charged early Monday with possession of marijuana of less than an ounce and possession and use of drug related objects, He was arrested by university police and released on bond less than an hour later.
A team spokesman says coach Kirby Smart is aware of the arrest. Under Georgia’s drug and alcohol policy, Holyfield would be suspended one game for a first violation. Georgia opens against Appalachian State on Sept. 2.
Holyfield rushed for 29 yards on six carries as a freshman and will contest for playing time at one of the deepest positions on the team. Nick Chubb and Sony Michel are Georgia’s top running backs.
Kirby Smart already has quarterback controversy going on, if you let the blogs tell it. Another issue like this certainly isn’t needed. He can use every weapon he has to keep the Bulldog fan base from breathing down his neck. Check out some highlights from last season of Elijah below