Former Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod arrested on trespassing charge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Now-ex UGA football player arrested after stepping away from team
"Defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod said he was stepping away from football shortly before being arrested and charged.
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