Gunner Stockton QB Georgia |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #14 PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #14 | |
| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
78.9 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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80% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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81% |
| Short Passing: |
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77% |
| Medium Passing: |
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82% |
| Long Passing: |
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76% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#202
Position rank:
#20 (QB)
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 1153 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Devin Leary - Kentucky |
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80% |
| Jalon Daniels - Kansas |
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78% |
| Cade Klubnik - Clemson |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Gunner Stockton, a quarterback from the University of Georgia, hails from Tiger, Georgia. At Rabun County High School, Stockton was a record-setting performer, amassing 13,562 passing yards and 177 touchdowns through the air, along with 4,372 rushing yards and 77 ground scores. His prolific high school career saw him break state records for passing touchdowns, total touchdowns, and combined passing and rushing yards.Stockton arrived at Georgia as a highly-regarded four-star recruit, initially committing to South Carolina before flipping to the Bulldogs. He enrolled early in January 2022, redshirting his first season. In 2023, Stockton served as the third-string quarterback, appearing in three games and completing 6 of 9 passes for 52 yards with one interception.
While technically eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft, Stockton is more likely to be a prospect for the 2026 draft. This timeline would allow him to potentially take over as Georgia's starter in 2025 after Carson Beck's departure, giving him a full season to showcase his abilities at the collegiate level.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Dual-threat engine with 462 rushing yards and ten scores, most among SEC quarterbacks
- Quick trigger and touch on short and intermediate throws keep the offense on schedule
- Took SEC Championship MVP honors, three scores in a win over Alabama
- Carved Ole Miss for four touchdowns on 26 of 31, his sharpest game
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Deep accuracy drops off; the vertical ball is his weakest level
- Decision-making tightens under pressure, holding throws too long
- Smaller at 6-1, with mechanics that still need refinement
- Only average arm strength to drive the field-stretching vertical throws
- Production leaned on a loaded roster and an elite supporting cast
Scouting Report: Summary
Stockton took over at Georgia in 2025 and delivered a steady, efficient season, 2,894 yards, 24 touchdowns against just five interceptions, plus 462 rushing yards and ten scores, the most among SEC quarterbacks, on the way to a seventh-place Heisman finish. He is a dual-threat engine with a quick trigger and real touch on short and intermediate throws, and he keeps the offense on schedule.He saved his best for the biggest stage, earning SEC Championship MVP with three touchdowns in a win over Alabama and carving Ole Miss for four scores on 26 of 31. The leadership and the running ability are real assets, and he returns to Georgia in 2026. His blend of efficiency, toughness and leadership gives him a backup floor with developmental starter traits if the arm sharpens.
The passing ceiling is the question. His deep accuracy drops off and the vertical ball is his weakest level, his decision-making tightens under pressure, and he is undersized at 6-1 with mechanics that need refinement and only average arm strength. The production also leaned on a loaded roster. On balance, he is a developmental dual-threat starter whose floor is the legs and the efficiency, with the deep ball and the arm the traits that determine whether the projection climbs. A play-action, movement-based scheme that protects him from full-field reads is the natural home for his skill set.
Written By:
Bill Miller (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Gunner Stockton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
557.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.