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Georgia announces dismissal of WR Rara Thomas following arrest

Georgia WR Rara Thomas has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery.

AUGUST 1

Georgia WR Rara Thomas Dismissed From Program After Family Violence Arrest The senior wide receiver was arrested on family violence charges last week.

AUGUST 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Georgia WR Rara Thomas Dismissed From Program After Family Violence Arrest The senior wide receiver was arrested on family violence charges last week.

AUGUST 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Georgia dismisses Rara Thomas after receiver's second domestic violence arrest in two years Georgia football coach said Rara Thomas "can no longer be part of the football team" after the receiver's second arrest in two years.

AUGUST 1 • USATODAY.COM

Georgia releases WR Rodarius 'Rara' Thomas in wake of arrest Georgia dismissed senior wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas from the team following his arrest last week on a felony charge of second-degr...

AUGUST 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Georgia releases WR Rodarius 'Rara' Thomas in wake of arrest Georgia dismissed senior wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas from the team following his arrest last week on a felony charge of second-degr...

AUGUST 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

No longer part of team Thomas (suspension) will no longer be part of Georgia's football team, Anthony Dasher of Rivals reports.

Impact Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart met with Thomas and told the news directly to his now-former receiver. Less than one week ago, the senior student was arrested on two misdemeanors and one felony, which resulted in an indefinite suspension. The arrest was actually Thomas' second since 2023, with a similar problem from that year.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on cruelty to children, battery charges

Georgia wide receiver Rodarius "Rara" Thomas was arrested on charges of cruelty to children and battery early Friday.

JULY 26

Georgia WR Rodarius 'Rara' Thomas arrested on family violence charges Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was arrested early Friday on a felony charge of cruelty to children-family violence and two mis...

JULY 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Georgia WR Rodarius 'Rara' Thomas arrested on family violence charges Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was arrested early Friday on a felony charge of cruelty to children-family violence and two mis...

JULY 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Georgia WR Rara Thomas Arrested on Family Violence Charges, per Report The arrest of Thomas adds to the litany of off-field arrests for the Bulldogs football program.

JULY 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Suspended indefinitely Coach Kirby Smart announced Friday that Thomas has been suspended indefinitely, Anthony Dasher of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Thomas was arrested earlier on Friday on two misdemeanor and one felony charge. While Thomas still awaits a bond hearing, it is unclear if he will play again for Georgia.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Arrested early Friday Thomas was arrested Friday on two misdemeanors and one felony, Jake Rowe of On3.com reports.

Impact This case is similar to Thomas' arrest back in January 2023, when he was arrested on a felony charge of false imprisonment and misdemeanor battery-family violence. All three of his charges Friday carry a "family violence" distinction. Both misdemeanors were counts of battery, and the felony was one count of second-degree cruelty to children. At the moment, Thomas is still incarcerated as he awaits a bond hearing.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will not be full speed in spring Thomas (foot) will not be full speed during Georgia's spring practice, Jordan D. Hill of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Thomas, his injured foot has still not completely healed even after months of rest. But unlike before the 2023 SEC Championship Game, he possesses much recovery time before Georgia's team plays meaningful football again. Ideally for Thomas, sitting out the spring will be more than enough for his foot to finally heal.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Thomas (foot) is considered day-to-day, Jed May of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Thomas will be one of several players Georgia's team has day-to-day before it plays Alabama in the 2023 SEC Championship Game on Dec. 2. Even if Thomas' overall output this year did take a dip compared to 2022, he is still a highly valuable piece for the Bulldogs, as his 23 receptions for 383 yards (16.7 averaged per catch) indicate.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen in early warmups Thomas (foot) has not taken the field for early warmups ahead of Saturday's matchup with Georgia Tech, Seth Emerson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas appears unlikely to suit up for the Bulldogs after suffering a foot sprain during last week's matchup with Tennessee. The 6-foot-2 wideout has totaled 23 receptions for 383 yards and a touchdown across 11 outings this season. In his absence, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint and Arian Smith may see additional opportunities.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play this week Thomas (foot) hasn't done much in practice, but they are hoping he can play Saturday against Georgia Tech. Jordan D. Hill of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The freshman wideout is hopeful to play this Saturday against Georgia Tech, after having dealt with a foot injury throughout the week. This is great news for the Bulldogs as Thomas has logged 23 catches for 383 yards and one touchdown this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot sprain Coach Kirkby Smart indicated Monday that Thomas (foot) is dealing with a foot sprain and is questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech, On3.com reports.

Impact The true freshman left the game early against Tennessee and is in danger of missing out on the matchup against Georgia Tech. Thomas has totaled 23 receptions for 383 yards and one touchdown this season

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kirby Smart Provides Update on Rara Thomas Following Win Over Tennessee Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talked to the media Saturday night following their 38 to 10 win over the Tennessee Volunteers and updated the...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out for remainder of game Thomas has been ruled out for the rest of the game with a foot injury, Connor Riley of Dawg Nation reports.

Impact Thomas will miss the remainder of the matchup against Tennessee. The freshman wide receiver had one reception for 18 yards. More details regarding his injury will be disclosed in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Moss Sends Georgia WR RaRa Thomas a Signed Pair of Gloves Georgia wide receiver RaRa Thomas is in the midst of his first season in Athens, with the Georgia Bulldogs. Through six games, Thomas has 23...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Randy Moss Sends Georgia WR RaRa Thomas a Signed Pair of Gloves Georgia wide receiver RaRa Thomas is in the midst of his first season in Athens, with the Georgia Bulldogs. Through six games, Thomas has 23...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joins team for spring practice Coach Kirby Thomas said Tuesday that Thomas has been cleared for football activities, Matt DeBary of DawgPost reports.

Impact Thomas had his felony charges dismissed but still has "ongoing things with the campus that has to be cleared", per Smart. Thomas transferred from Mississippi State to Georgia for the 2023 season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spring Intros: What do Rara Thomas and Dominic Lovett Bring to Georgia? Georgia will see some new faces amongst their receiving corps this Spring with the freshman they brought in from the 2023 recruiting class,...

MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Felony charges dismissed against Georgia's Rara Thomas ATHENS, Ga. — The felony warrant against Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas was dismissed Friday in a deal between his attorney and prosecuto...

MARCH 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM