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Georgia QB Gunner Stockton Recovering From Spring Injury
Bulldogs' star quarterback expected to be ready for 2026 season after minor setback in offseason workouts.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:34pm
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton was observed with a brace on his right knee and a noticeable limp during the first two weeks of spring practice, but head coach Kirby Smart says the senior signal-caller is progressing well and will be ready to compete for the starting job this fall. Stockton had a breakout 2025 season, throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns while also rushing for 462 yards and 10 scores.
Why it matters
Stockton's health is crucial for the Bulldogs' hopes of returning to the College Football Playoff in 2026 after a narrow miss last season. As one of the top quarterbacks in the country, his continued development and ability to stay on the field will be key to Georgia's championship aspirations.
The details
Stockton sustained the injury during the first two weeks of spring workouts, but Smart said the 6-foot-1, 215-pound quarterback is now practicing fully and competing with the other QBs on the roster. Stockton joined the Bulldogs in 2023 but did not see the field his first two seasons, making his breakout 2025 campaign all the more impressive.
- Stockton was observed with a knee brace and limp during the first two weeks of spring practice in 2026.
- Stockton is now practicing fully and competing for the starting job, according to head coach Kirby Smart.
The players
Gunner Stockton
The senior quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, Stockton had a breakout 2025 season throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns while also rushing for 462 yards and 10 scores.
Kirby Smart
The head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, Smart provided an update on Stockton's recovery from his spring injury, saying the quarterback is progressing well and will be ready to compete for the starting job this fall.
What they’re saying
“He's great. He's practicing. He had a little off-season injury in our workouts, but he's fine now. He was limited a little bit the first couple of days. But he's out there competing, doing a good job, focusing on the things he needs to improve on and competing with those other guys.”
— Kirby Smart, Head Coach, Georgia Bulldogs
“I got to just relax a little bit for about a week or so, and then we got back into working out and just getting back at it. But definitely being able to take your mind off football is a big part, and I got to be a little more efficient, so I really enjoyed that.”
— Gunner Stockton
What’s next
Stockton will continue to work his way back to full health during the remainder of spring practice and summer workouts, with the goal of being 100% ready to lead the Bulldogs' offense when the 2026 season kicks off.
The takeaway
Stockton's minor injury setback in the spring is not expected to derail his senior season, as the Bulldogs' star quarterback appears on track to build on his breakout 2025 campaign and cement his status as one of the top QB prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft.
