Georgia DT Seymour Facing Felony Charges Tied to Dorm Room Vandalism
Georgia defensive tackle Tyreke Seymour, a legacy player with deep Bulldog roots, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with 11 felony counts of second-degree criminal damage to property. The charges stem from a series of incidents on the University of Georgia campus in early December, just as the Bulldogs were preparing for their SEC Championship showdown with Alabama.
According to police reports, the first incident was reported on December 5, when a UGA student emailed authorities about damage to their dorm room door. The responding officer noted a significant crack just below the door handle.
A university employee estimated the repair would cost around $1,100. That initial report kicked off an investigation that eventually led to arrest warrants for Seymour and three visitors to the UGA campus.
The very next day-December 6, the same day Georgia handled Alabama 28-7 in the SEC title game-another door was reportedly damaged in Busbee Hall, a student dorm. In this case, the resident told police they believed someone had attempted to kick in their door around 4:15 p.m.
Surveillance footage reportedly suggested the damage may have been part of a prank, possibly tied to the viral “Door Kick Challenge” that had been circulating on TikTok. The trend involves participants kicking or banging on random doors before fleeing the scene.
As the investigation unfolded, authorities developed probable cause to pursue charges. On January 8, Seymour and the three visitors were each charged with one felony count.
But things escalated further. By January 28, warrants had been issued for an additional 10 felony counts for each of the four individuals, bringing Seymour’s total to 11 felony charges.
He was booked into the Athens-Clarke County jail on January 29.
The University of Georgia has declined to comment on the matter.
Seymour, a member of the Bulldogs' 2025 signing class, saw limited action this past season, appearing in just one game. His name carries weight in Athens-not just because of his recruiting profile, but because he’s the son of Georgia great Richard Seymour. The elder Seymour was a dominant force on the Bulldogs’ defensive line before becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick and eventually earning a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame after standout stints with the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders.
For Tyreke Seymour, the situation marks a dramatic turn in what was expected to be a promising career. While he’s still early in his journey at Georgia, these charges could have major implications-both legally and within the football program. As the legal process plays out, all eyes will be on how the Bulldogs and Seymour respond to a case that’s quickly become one of the more high-profile off-field stories of the offseason.