UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA — QB
3.27 GPA — Sport Management
Head Coach: Kirby Smart | Athletics Director: Josh Brooks
Faculty Athletics Representative: David Shipley
Helping Georgia capture back-to-back SEC championships, Gunner Stockton has established himself as one of the nation’s premier quarterbacks while excelling in the classroom. The Tiger, Georgia, native becomes Georgia’s 16th NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2023.
Stockton graduated in May 2025 from Georgia with a degree in sport management and subsequently earned a certificate in learning, design and technology. Carrying a 3.27 GPA, he is a four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member and an eight-time selection to the UGA Athletic Director's Honor Roll. He has also earned Dean's List recognition and received the UGA Athletic Association Football Scholarship.
A three-year letterman and two-year team captain, Stockton finished seventh in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting and was a finalist for the Manning Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. A Third Team All-SEC selection, he completed 269 passes for 2,894 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025 while leading SEC quarterbacks with 462 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. His 69.69% completion percentage in 2025 ranked second in Georgia history. Named MVP of the 2025 SEC Championship Game, he accounted for 195 yards and three touchdowns. In 2026, he has 1,570 passing yards and 16 touchdowns through seven games, including five touchdown passes against Western Kentucky to tie a school record. Stockton ranks second nationally and leads the SEC in completion percentage (74.1%) and passing efficiency (185.87), while his 16 touchdown passes are second in the SEC and tied for 10th in the FBS.
Stockton helped Georgia capture consecutive SEC championships in 2024 and 2025 and advance to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals both seasons. After replacing an injured Carson Beck in the second half of the 2024 SEC Championship Game against Texas, he helped lead the Bulldogs to victory before making his first career start in the CFP quarterfinals. He also contributed to Georgia's 2023 Orange Bowl championship and a three-year stretch in which the Bulldogs compiled a 36-6 record and finished in the nation's top 10 each season. The Bulldogs have earned a No. 5 ranking in the AP Top 25 this season while posting a 6-1 record.
Beyond football, Stockton has visited hospitals and schools throughout Georgia and hosted a youth football camp in the Gainesville area. He has volunteered with Camp Rainbow and Camp Sunshine, which support children and families affected by cancer, and spent time with individuals with disabilities through Extra Special People. He has also participated in activities at the Boys & Girls Club of Athens, including distributing Christmas gifts to children.
(All stats through Oct. 17, 2026.)
