ATHENS, Ga.

— In a shocking development, Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young was arrested early Tuesday morning on two misdemeanor charges: battery and assault on an unborn child. The incident occurred at his apartment, and reports indicate he was taken into custody at 4:18 a.m., with a bond set at $2,500. As of 8:00 a.m., he remained behind bars.

Georgia's associate athletic director Steven Drummond commented on the situation, stating, “This is a pending legal matter, and we will have no further comment at this time.” However, more details have emerged from the arrest report, revealing a tense confrontation between Young and his ex-girlfriend.

The complainant visited Young to talk about their relationship around midnight, but the meeting quickly escalated into heated tension after she discovered he was on the phone with another woman. The report indicates Young forcefully grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the room before retreating to his bedroom, locking the door behind him.

When the ex-girlfriend received a phone call, Young emerged again, allegedly lifting her and squeezing her torso and abdomen with alarming force. Visible signs of injury were reported, including bruising and discoloration on the right side of her chest where it meets her abdomen.

Despite her injuries, the woman declined ambulance transport but was willing to go with the officer for further evaluation. Police then confronted Young about the allegations, to which he acknowledged the argument but firmly denied any physical altercation.

Young’s attorney, Kim Stephens, contended in a statement, “Colbie Young was arrested last night after he asked his ex-girlfriend to leave his apartment. He did not make physical contact with her in any way that could ever be considered a crime. I expect Mr. Young to be fully exonerated once our investigation is complete and the truth is revealed.”

This incident adds to a growing list of legal woes for the Georgia football program, which has been rocked by several arrests since the beginning of 2023, including numerous driving-related offenses involving players and staff. Young’s case is particularly noteworthy as he is not the first newly transferred receiver to face legal trouble shortly after joining the team; Rara Thomas was also arrested under similar circumstances after transferring from Mississippi State.

As Young faces the potential fallout from these charges, fans and analysts alike will undoubtedly be scrutinizing how this impacts both his personal life and his standing within the Georgia football program. The consequences of these arrest records could reverberate throughout the program, raising questions about player conduct and the responsibilities of college athletics in managing off-field issues.

Stay tuned for updates as this story develops, and what it could mean for Young's future with the Bulldogs and the Georgia football community at large.