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Georgia's Quarterback Saga: From Arch Manning to Gunner Stockton
12 Nov
Summary
- Georgia failed to land top recruit Arch Manning, who chose Texas instead
- Gunner Stockton, initially overlooked, has led Georgia's offense to success
- Kirby Smart has recruited many high-profile QBs, but often found success with less-heralded players
As of November 12th, 2025, Georgia's quarterback position has been a rollercoaster under head coach Kirby Smart. The Bulldogs failed to land highly-touted recruit Arch Manning, who chose to play for Texas instead. However, Georgia has found success with Gunner Stockton, a quarterback who was initially overlooked by critics.
Stockton has led Georgia's offense to impressive wins, including shootouts against Tennessee and Ole Miss. Despite not having the flashiest stats, he has brought "toughness, wisdom, and consistency" to the team, according to Smart. Stockton's solid play has put the Bulldogs in playoff position, defying the early doubts about his abilities.
This is just the latest chapter in Smart's quarterback recruiting saga at Georgia. The coach has signed several five-star quarterbacks, including Jacob Eason, Justin Fields, and Brock Vandagriff. But he has also found success with less-heralded players, such as former walk-on Stetson Bennett, who became a legend for the Bulldogs. Smart's ability to identify and develop talent at the position has been a key factor in Georgia's sustained success.
