Chris Cole, Darren Ikinnagbon release statements following reckless driving arrests

Darren Ikinnagbon (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia outside linebacker Darren Ikinnagbon (11) during Georgia's practice session in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

February 20, 2026 at 10:48 a.m. UTC

By Connor Riley, DawgNation

Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon separately posted statements to their Instagram accounts following their Wednesday arrests on reckless driving charges.

Cole was arrested on charges of reckless driving and exceeding the maximum limit, both misdemeanors.

He was booked at 9:59 p.m. ET and posted $26 bond at 10:39 p.m.