Georgia Bulldogs Depth Chart Thursday: Post-Spring Projections for 2026

Welcome to another edition of Depth Chart Thursday as we continue through the Spring Ball & Recruiting 2026 season. The Georgia Bulldogs are in full reload mode following a 39-34 loss to Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl. With head coach Kirby Smart having wrapped up the annual G-Day spring game on April 18—where the Red team defeated the Black team 27-17—the depth chart is beginning to take shape for the upcoming campaign.

Quarterback Hierarchy Set

Senior quarterback Gunner Stockton has taken full command of the offense under offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, who recently received a significant pay raise, matching his salary at $2.2 million for 2026. While Stockton is firmly entrenched as the starter, the battle for the primary backup role remains fierce between Ryan Puglisi and Ryan Montgomery.

Reloading the Roster

Georgia faces the task of replacing eight 2026 NFL Draft picks, including first-rounder Monroe Freeling, alongside other key departures like CJ Allen and Oscar Delp. Fortunately, the Bulldogs return a wealth of talent, including Nate Frazier, Earnest Greene, Elijah Griffin, Gabe Harris, Quintavius Johnson, Ellis Robinson IV, and KJ Bolden.

Transfer Portal Impact

Defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann—who also saw his salary matched at $2.2 million this spring—has integrated significant transfer portal acquisitions. The biggest post-spring projection is Clemson transfer defensive back Khalil Barnes, who was a major standout during spring practice and is projected to start at the STAR position. Other incoming transfers, such as Amaris Williams and Dante Dowdell, provide essential depth as the Bulldogs aim for another title run.