Georgia head coach Kirby Smart addressed the recent arrest of true freshmen Dontrell Glover and Bo Walker on misdemeanor shoplifting charges, calling out their decision-making while emphasizing accountability as the Bulldogs prepare for their Sugar Bowl matchup against Ole Miss.
“Both those guys, disappointed in their decision-making,” Smart said Monday. “We always say decision-making is a skill, and they made poor decisions.
They paid a consequence for that, and they're continuing to pay a consequence for that. So I hope both of them make better decisions in the future.”
Smart didn’t specify whether Glover or Walker will be available for the Sugar Bowl, leaving their status for one of the season’s biggest games uncertain.
The situation comes at a pivotal moment, especially for Glover, who’s been a key piece on Georgia’s offensive line all year. The freshman right guard has started 11 games this season and earned a spot on the Coaches SEC All-Freshman Team-no small feat in a conference loaded with elite trench talent. His physicality and poise beyond his years have been a bright spot for a Georgia front that’s helped pave the way for another strong offensive campaign.
Walker, meanwhile, has seen more limited action but made the most of his opportunities. The freshman running back has appeared in six games, totaling 100 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries. His breakout performance came in Week 13 against Charlotte, where he found the end zone three times on just nine carries, showing flashes of the burst and vision that made him a promising prospect coming into the program.
While both players are young and still adjusting to the demands of college football-on and off the field-this incident serves as a reminder of how quickly things can change. Georgia, under Smart, has long emphasized discipline and accountability, and this moment is no exception.
As the Bulldogs shift focus to Ole Miss and the 2026 Sugar Bowl, the attention will remain on preparation and performance. But for Glover and Walker, the road forward now includes more than just football-it’s about learning from a misstep and proving they can grow from it.
Whether they suit up for the Sugar Bowl or not, their next moves-on the field and off-will be closely watched.