Georgia Bulldogs 2026 Commit Seven Cloud Arrested on Multiple Domestic Charges, Future with Program Now in Question
The University of Georgia’s 2026 football recruiting class has been rocked by a serious off-the-field development, as one of its top commits, junior college defensive lineman Seven Cloud, has been arrested and charged with multiple domestic-related offenses. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive tackle — ranked as the No. 1 JUCO defensive lineman in the 2026 cycle — now finds himself facing serious legal consequences that could derail his promising athletic career before it even begins in Athens.
Cloud, who committed to Kirby Smart’s program in December 2024, was arrested in April 2025 on a Class B misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. According to court records, the charge stemmed from an incident involving a woman identified as his girlfriend. Police reports indicate that the altercation left visible marks on the alleged victim. Following this arrest, a judge issued a no-contact order, forbidding Cloud from having any further interaction with the victim. He appeared in court via Zoom on July 14, 2025, where that protective order was upheld.
But that wasn’t the only run-in Cloud had with the law. Court documents also show he had previously been charged on March 27 with two additional misdemeanors — disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property — after he allegedly destroyed the same victim’s cell phone during a separate domestic dispute. While his legal team has not issued a formal statement, Cloud has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is scheduled to appear in court again on September 22 to face the domestic battery charge, while no hearing dates have yet been set for the other two misdemeanors.
These developments have cast a long shadow over Cloud’s future with the Georgia Bulldogs. Though the team has not publicly commented on his status, internal discussions about his scholarship and long-term future with the program are reportedly ongoing. UGA is known for its strict internal policies regarding player conduct, especially involving domestic violence, and it’s unclear whether Cloud will remain part of the Bulldogs’ plans moving forward.
Coming out of Dodge City Community College, Cloud was seen as a potential instant-impact player for the Bulldogs. His combination of size, strength, and agility made him a coveted target, and Georgia was believed to have beaten out several SEC rivals to secure his commitment. The hope was that Cloud could anchor the interior of the defensive line in the post-Jalen Carter era, bringing much-needed depth to the Bulldogs’ trenches.
Now, instead of preparing to play under the lights at Sanford Stadium, Cloud finds himself facing the possibility of prison time and the very real threat of losing his football future. With the seriousness of the charges against him and the public nature of Georgia’s zero-tolerance policy on domestic violence, Cloud’s once-bright path to the NFL is in serious jeopardy. As the legal process unfolds, all eyes remain on Athens to see how Georgia will respond to this high-profile case involving one of its most prized recruits.