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Former Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod arrested on trespassing charge

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:14 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Former Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod arrested on trespassing charge

Summary

Former University of Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod was arrested on Wednesday afternoon following his departure from the football team. He was booked into the Athens-Clarke County Detention Center and charged with misdemeanor trespass for damage to property. The arrest occurred just hours after McLeod posted a statement on Instagram announcing his decision to step away from the team to focus on his personal well-being. Jail records indicate he was released on bond shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. UGA Athletics confirmed his departure but provided no further comment on the arrest. Local authorities have not disclosed the specific circumstances or events that led to the charge against the former junior player.

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Key Details

•Xzavier McLeod was booked into the Athens-Clarke County Detention Center on Wednesday.
•The former defensive lineman faces a charge of misdemeanor trespass and property damage.
•McLeod announced his departure from the Georgia football program earlier on Wednesday.
•Jail records confirm the player was released on bond Thursday afternoon.

Latest Updates

9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Now-ex UGA football player arrested after stepping away from team
7:43 PM247Sports — Former Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod arrested on criminal trespass charge - 247Sports

What they're saying

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McLeod who we learned earlier this week is no longer playing at UGA is still incarcerated in Athens as of Thursday afternoon
— 247Sportsby Jordan D. Hill