Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh takes plea deal stemming from April crash

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh is free to focus on the 2022 season following the dismissal of a reckless driving charge he received in April. Instead of reckless driving, McIntosh pleaded guilty to speeding and a seatbelt violation, according to Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General C.R.Chisholm.

Police arrested McIntosh in April after he was allegedly going 60 MPH in a 40 MPH zone and collided with another car at around 4:05 a.m. The driver of the other car had leg and chest pain and went to a hospital for treatment. Former Georgia wide receiver George Pickens was reportedly in the car with McIntosh.

McIntosh entered his pleas for the misdemeanor charges on May 31 in Municipal Court. He received six months of probation along with a fine of $685. He also has to complete defensive driving school and traffic violators impact panel.

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The Bulldogs begin fall camp practices in Thursday. The junior running back enters the season as a preseason All-SEC third-team selection.

McIntosh enters Year Four in Athens

The 2019 season was McIntosh’s first at Georgia. As a freshman that year, McIntosh had 25 carries in four games for 174 yards and two touchdowns, adding one three-yard reception. In 2020, he played in eight games with 47 carries for 251 yards and a touchdown, also contributing ten receptions for 111 yards in the passing game.

Last season, McIntosh played in 13 games with the Bulldogs, totaling 328 yards and three touchdowns on 58 carries. He also added 22 receptions for 242 yards and two more touchdowns. He has also returned 14 kickoffs over the past two seasons, totaling 375 yards and averaging 26.8 yards per return.

The Florida native was third on the team in rushing in 2021, trailing Zamir White (856 yards and 11 touchdowns) and James Cook (728 yards and seven touchdowns).