Holyfield's son arrested on pot charges

Elijah Holyfield, a running back for the Georgia Bulldogs and son of former boxing champion Evander Holyfield, has been charged with drug offences.

The son of former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield faces a one-game suspension from Georgia's football team after his arrest on misdemeanour marijuana charges.

An online booking report from the Clarke County Jail shows sophomore running back Elijah Holyfield was charged early Monday with possession of marijuana of less than an ounce and possession and use of drug related objects, He was arrested by university police and released on bond less than an hour later.

Under Georgia's drug and alcohol policy, Holyfield would be suspended for one game after a first violation. Georgia opens against Appalachian State on September 2.

Holyfield rushed for 29 yards on six carries as a freshman and will contest for playing time at one of the deepest positions on the team. Nick Chubb and Sony Michel are Georgia's top running backs.


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