No. 55, 18-year-old Daniel Byers, was arrested for misdemeanor battery. According to MaxPreps, Byers, jersey number 55, is a senior and listed as a tackle and defensive tackle. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
High School football player arrested in FBHS helmet incident
News Staff
The 18-year-old Bell High School player involved in an incident at the conclusion of Friday's Pirate football game has been arrested, the Fernandina Beach Police Department confirmed.
Chief Jeffrey Tambasco told the News-Leader on Tuesday evening, Daniel Byers, 18, was arrested around 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025