2026 Georgia Bulldogs Depth Chart

Georgia’s quarterback hierarchy is clear-cut for fantasy purposes. Gunner Stockton returns as the entrenched QB1 after a largely positive first year as starter – he posted 24 passing TDs against just 5 INT and added 462 rushing yards with 10 ground scores, showcasing the dual-threat upside that fantasy managers covet. The Bulldogs notably passed on chasing a portal QB, signaling strong confidence in Stockton’s job security. Behind him, former blue-chip Ryan Puglisi sits at QB2; he has the talent to excel if called upon (a top-10 QB recruit in 2024) but will need a Stockton injury or blowout to see meaningful snaps. There’s no immediate timeshare threat here – Georgia added a developmental transfer for depth, not competition – so Stockton’s combination of experience and rushing ability makes him the clear fantasy choice under center.

At running back, talent and depth abound, making this backfield the projected strength of Georgia’s offense next season. We give the edge to junior Nate Frazier as RB1 due to his blend of explosiveness and three-down skill set. He led the team in rushing when healthy and should headline the committee, though not in a workhorse manner – Kirby Smart’s staff will divide carries to preserve health, especially after injuries hit late last year. Chauncey Bowens slots in as RB2; the redshirt sophomore has impressed enough to force a near-equal timeshare in early downs, and he could vie for the vacant third-down role with his pass-protection and receiving development. A key wildcard is graduate transfer Dante Dowdell, whom we peg as RB3. The 6’2″, 227-lb Dowdell brings proven production (560 rushing yards at Kentucky in 2025) and a bruising running style. His one year of eligibility suggests Georgia will use him situationally – think short-yardage and goal-line packages – which could vulture some touchdowns and give him spot fantasy value. The departure of former third-down back Cash Jones leaves a pass-catching void; if either Frazier or Bowens emerges as a reliable receiver (or if speedster Dwight Phillips Jr. carves out a niche), it will tilt the PPR value in this backfield. For now, Frazier’s higher floor and pedigree keep him atop, but this is a high-upside committee where multiple backs may be fantasy-relevant in deeper leagues.

Georgia’s receiving corps presents more uncertainty, as it reloads after losing its top wideouts to the NFL. The team is placing a “large bet” on youthful talent stepping up, so we’ve prioritized upside in our fantasy depth chart. Isiah Canion claims the WR1 spot as an outside target with the best mix of experience and opportunity – the junior transfer was a “big-time add from the portal” after leading Georgia Tech in receiving, and he should immediately vie to be Stockton’s go-to weapon. Opposite him, we like London Humphreys as WR2; he’s a field-stretcher who saw significant snaps last year and has the speed to capitalize on play-action deep shots. However, the highest ceiling might belong to Talyn Taylor, our projected WR3. Taylor was a five-star recruit and flashed playmaking ability before an injury curtailed his freshman season. Now healthy, the 6’1″ receiver could emerge as the Bulldogs’ top option by mid-season if his development accelerates – he offers a dynamic element that neither Canion nor Humphreys match in sheer talent. Still, we slot him third initially given he’ll be a redshirt freshman learning consistency. Sacovie White-Helton comes in as WR4, largely as the primary slot receiver. The staff trusts White’s reliability (he filled in capably when Taylor went down) and he may lead this group in catches early on, though his average depth of target and red-zone usage might lag the outside receivers in fantasy value. Rounding out the top six are CJ Wiley and Thomas Blackshear. Wiley (WR5) is a 6’4″ target and former top-100 recruit whose upside is undeniable – he could become a red-zone favorite if he refines his route-running – but he remains somewhat raw after only 3 college catches last year. Blackshear (WR6) is another talented youngster returning from injury, and while he may start lower on the rotation, he has the all-around game to climb if others falter. The bottom line: this receiving unit will be fluid and matchup-driven, with Georgia likely rotating many players. Fantasy managers should monitor which of these former blue-chips seizes a consistent target share as the season progresses.

At tight end, Georgia looks to continue its lineage of fantasy-relevant TEs despite Oscar Delp’s departure. Junior Lawson Luckie is locked in as TE1 and could be a sneaky top-tier fantasy tight end nationally. He steps into the every-down role – “the tight end who never comes off the field” – and with his well-rounded game, Luckie should soak up targets as a safety blanket for Stockton, especially on third downs and in the red zone. Behind him, we project sophomore Elyiss Williams as TE2. Williams is a 6’7″ athletic specimen and former jumbo receiver recruit, and Georgia has hinted at creative usage for him (even splitting him out wide) given the turnover at WR. He may start as a package player, but his size and catch radius could translate into touchdowns even with limited snaps. In short, Luckie offers the high floor/high ceiling combo at this position, while Williams provides a boom-bust stash for deeper fantasy formats, especially if the Bulldogs deploy more two-TE sets. Finally, at kicker, Peyton Woodring should remain a reliable K1. The junior returns after a solid campaign and will benefit from Georgia’s prolific offense consistently putting him in scoring range – making him a steady source of fantasy points each week.

1️⃣ Depth Chart Output (Projected Fantasy Relevance)