Overview
- Twiggs County records and local outlets say Smith was booked on May 15 on charges listed as speeding in excess of limits and reckless driving and he posted bond and was released.
- The sheriff’s office told ESPN that officers recorded Smith at about 135 mph in a 70 mph zone while some early social posts cited 137 mph, producing conflicting figures in coverage.
- This is Smith’s second driving-related run‑in with the law after a January 2022 citation in Barrow County for speeding in a construction zone and driving on a suspended license.
- The Eagles have not publicly commented on the arrest and the team picked up Smith’s fully guaranteed fifth‑year option in April, leaving him under contract through 2027.
- Reporters note the arrest raises public‑safety and roster questions and could trigger court dates, internal discipline, or reputational fallout as coverage and official responses continue.