Georgia Finalizes Roster After Losing Key Players to Portal and Draft

Despite key departures to the NFL and transfer portal, Georgia enters the offseason with a reloaded offense and one of the nation's deepest rosters.

Georgia's 2026 Offensive Depth Chart: Reloaded, Not Rebuilding

ATHENS - The dust has finally settled in Athens. The transfer portal window has closed, the NFL Draft declarations are in, and now we’ve got a clear picture of what Georgia’s offensive roster will look like heading into the 2026 season.

Yes, the Bulldogs saw their fair share of departures - 15 via the portal and four early draft entries, including key veterans like Daylen Everette, Oscar Delp, and Brett Thorson. But if you’re expecting a drop-off, think again.

Georgia isn’t rebuilding. They’re reloading - and the offensive depth chart shows why.

Let’s break it down, position by position, and take a look at how Kirby Smart and his staff are shaping what could be one of the most talented offensive units in college football.


Quarterback: Gunner Stockton’s Time to Lead

  • Starter: Gunner Stockton (Sr.)
  • Backups: Ryan Puglisi (R-Soph.), Ryan Montgomery (R-Fr.), Colter Ginn (R-Soph.), Hezekiah Millender (R-Fr.), Bryson Beaver (Fr.)

Stockton returns for his senior year with one goal: elevate this offense. After a solid showing last season, he enters 2026 as the clear QB1, and the offense will go as far as he can take it.

Puglisi continues to develop behind him, and Montgomery - now healthy - is an intriguing name to watch this offseason. Georgia also added Bryson Beaver through the portal, but he’s more of a developmental piece for the future than an immediate contributor.


Running Back: Georgia’s Offensive Engine

  • Top Options: Nate Frazier (Jr.), Chauncey Bowens (R-Soph.)
  • Depth: Dante Dowdell (Sr.), Bo Walker (Soph.), Dwight Phillips Jr. (Jr.), Jae Lamar (Fr.)

This is the heart of Georgia’s offense. Frazier and Bowens return as a dynamic one-two punch, and when healthy, they’re as good as any tandem in the country.

Dowdell and Walker provide experienced depth, while Phillips brings a home-run threat every time he touches the ball. The big question?

Who fills the shoes of Cash Jones on third down. That role will be up for grabs, and it could shape how Georgia manages its rotation throughout the season.


Wide Receiver: Young Talent, Big Expectations

X Receiver

  • Isiah Canion (Jr.)
  • CJ Wiley (Soph.), Thomas Blackshear (R-Fr.), Ryan Mosley (Fr.)

Z Receiver

  • London Humphreys (Jr.)
  • Talyn Taylor (R-Fr.), Landon Roldan (Soph.), Cole Speer (Sr.), Tyler J. Williams (R-Fr.), Jeremy Bell (R-Soph.), Craig Dandridge (Fr.)

Slot Receiver

  • Sacoive White-Helton (R-Soph.)
  • Landon Roldan, Talyn Taylor, Dallas Dickerson (Fr.)

Don’t get too caught up in the position labels here - Georgia plans to rotate these guys and move them around to exploit matchups. Canion, a portal addition, brings size and physicality to the outside and should be a reliable target for Stockton.

But the ceiling of this group hinges on the development of young receivers like Taylor, Wiley, and Humphreys. The staff is betting big on their upside, and if they take that next step, this receiving corps could surprise some folks.


Tight End: Lawson Luckie Steps Into the Spotlight

  • Starter: Lawson Luckie (Jr.)
  • Depth: Elyiss Williams (Soph.), Ethan Barbour (R-Fr.), Jaden Reddell (R-Fr.), Kaiden Prothro (Fr.), Colton Heinrich (R-Fr.), Lincoln Keyes (Fr.), Brayden Fogle (Fr.)

Replacing Oscar Delp is no small task, but Luckie is built for it. He’s expected to be the every-down tight end, and his versatility makes him a key piece in both the pass and run game.

Behind him, Georgia has a deep and diverse group of tight ends. Williams, Barbour, and Reddell all bring different skill sets, and don’t be surprised if Williams or Prothro lines up at wide receiver in certain packages.

With this much depth and talent, tight end remains a position of strength for the Dawgs.


Offensive Line: Four Pillars, One Spot Up for Grabs

Left Tackle

  • Earnest Greene (Sr.)
  • Ekene Ogboko (Fr.), Jah Jackson, Dennis Uzochuku (R-Fr.), Marcus Harrison (R-Fr.)

Left Guard

  • Michael Uini (R-Soph.), Daniel Calhoun (R-Soph.), Mason Short (R-Fr.), Tyreek Jemison (Fr.), Graham Houston (Fr.)

Center

  • Drew Bobo (Jr.)
  • Malachi Tolliver (R-Soph.), Cortez Smith (R-Fr.), Waltclaire Flynn (R-Soph.), Zykie Helton (Fr.)

Right Guard

  • Dontrell Glover (Soph.), Juan Gaston (Soph.), Zachary Lewis (Fr.)

Right Tackle

  • Juan Gaston
  • Jah Jackson (Jr.), Ekene Ogboko

This unit has four proven starters in Greene, Bobo, Glover, and Gaston - all of whom bring experience and physicality to the trenches. The big offseason question is who claims that fifth spot.

Bobo’s foot injury will be something to monitor, but assuming he’s healthy, the battle likely comes down to whether Uini or Calhoun can lock down left guard, or if Ogboko proves ready to handle tackle duties as a true freshman. Either way, Georgia has options - and they’re not short on talent.


Final Thoughts: Georgia’s Offense Is Built to Compete

With Stockton leading the charge, a deep backfield, a rising group of receivers, and a mostly intact offensive line, Georgia’s offense is positioned to be one of the most balanced and dangerous in the SEC.

Yes, there are questions - particularly at wide receiver and along the offensive line - but this is a roster brimming with talent and upside. The Bulldogs aren’t just aiming to stay in the hunt. They’re looking to set the tone for the 2026 season.

And if some of these young playmakers hit their stride? Georgia could be right back in the thick of the national title conversation.