Georgia DT London Seymour Facing Felony Charges After Dorm Incident Tied to Viral Challenge
Georgia defensive tackle London Seymour, a freshman walk-on and the son of Bulldogs legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with 11 felony counts of criminal damage to property. The charges stem from a December incident on the University of Georgia campus involving a viral TikTok trend known as the “door kick challenge.”
According to police, Seymour and three other individuals allegedly damaged 11 doors across two campus residence halls while participating in the social media stunt. The UGA Police Department arrested Seymour on January 29. He has since posted bond and been released.
Seymour’s attorney, Kim Stephens, pushed back against the severity of the charges, stating that the police “overreacted” by filing 11 separate felony counts-one for each damaged door. Stephens indicated he is pursuing a pretrial diversion program that would allow the case to be dismissed, provided Seymour and the others involved pay restitution for the damage.
“This is a situation where they could have taken a single warrant,” Stephens said, emphasizing that the incident mirrors similar viral challenges seen across the country. He added that the goal is to resolve the matter without it following Seymour long-term.
Seymour’s role with the Bulldogs last season was limited-he appeared in the team’s opening game against Marshall-but his name carries weight in Athens. His father, Richard Seymour, was a dominant force on the Georgia defensive line from 1997 to 2000 before being selected in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
The elder Seymour went on to win three Super Bowls with the Patriots, tallying 57.5 sacks over a 12-year NFL career that ended with a stint in Oakland. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
For now, the younger Seymour’s future with the Georgia football program remains uncertain. While the legal process plays out, the university and coaching staff will likely weigh their next steps carefully. The incident serves as a reminder of how quickly off-field decisions-especially those tied to viral trends-can have real consequences, even for players just beginning their college careers.