It does not appear that Mississippi State transfer Rodarius “RaRa” Thomas is enjoying a smooth start to his time in Athens. According to Athens-Clarke County jail booking records the 6’1, 192 pound rising junior was arrested by UGA police early Monday morning on a felony charge of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor charge of family violence (first offense). Thomas was booked in the Athens-Clarke County jail at 4:04 a.m. Monday morning.
The Eufaula, Alabama native chose Georgia over offers from several other schools, including Alabama, Auburn, and Tennessee after a standout 2022 season in Starkville that saw him lead the Bizarro Bulldogs in receiving with 626 yards and 7 touchdowns on 44 catches.