A rising freshman football player at the University of Florida spent three days in jail after a high-speed chase with police.Michai Boireau, 18, was pulled over by police on Saturday night in Monroe County, Georgia, after going 86 mph northbound on Interstate 75, according to the Monroe County Reporter, citing a police report. Instead of complying, the defensive lineman turned off his lights and sped up to 150 mph in an attempt to evade the police. When the police finally apprehended him, they discovered marijuana in his car.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office website, Boireau was charged with five offenses: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (a felony), obstruction of law enforcement officers, speeding in excess of maximum limits, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and reckless driving.
Boireau enrolled at Florida this past January, choosing the Gators over Georgia last December and signing his national letter of intent. According to 247 Sports, Boireau initially committed to Florida last June, decommitted in September, and then had an unofficial visit to Georgia. However, he ultimately honored his initial commitment to Florida.
The former Creekside High School student from Hampton, Georgia, was a three-star recruit. The Gainesville Sun notes that Boireau is the second Florida player to be arrested this week, following wide receiver Brian Green Jr., who was arrested for first-degree battery after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend.