Georgia was on a serious recruiting roll—until midweek heartbreak hit. The Bulldogs missed out on their top 2026 target, No. 1 overall Jackson Cantwell, who stunned many by choosing Miami over Athens. But let’s not forget: the Dawgs had just landed 3 key commits in the 12 days before that, including five-star quarterback Jared Curtis. Now, Kirby Smart and his staff are shifting gears, hosting one of the biggest recruiting weekends of the year. However, the goal? Stack even more talent in an already-loaded 2026 class. But while Smart looks ahead, a big question still looms — is there a Heisman hero hiding on this season’s roster?

Well, since the dawn of the 2000s, Georgia has only had one name in the Heisman spotlight—Stetson Bennett in 2022. Fast forward to now, and the buzz is back. This time, it’s Gunner Stockton stealing headlines. His odds are floating around the sportsbooks: +2500 on DraftKings, +3500 on FanDuel, and hovering at +3300 elsewhere. That puts him in the top 10–20 range, making Stockton the Bulldogs’ best Heisman bet—for now. Although quarterbacks usually rule the Heisman race, last year proved it’s not a given. Just ask Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty. So here we are—loaded roster, big hype, but the question still hangs in the air: Does Georgia really have that guy this year?

Here, on the UGA Football on Dawg Post – Ryan Kerley dropped a bombshell that sent waves through Bulldog Nation—no legit Heisman contender at Georgia? With pressure mounting on Kirby Smart, Kerley didn’t hold back and said, “I think that there is probably more star power on Georgia’s offense than there was a year ago. Now, my knee-jerk reaction—my honest answer to this usually—is: I don’t think Georgia has a Heisman contender. I don’t think that Georgia… I just don’t know. And I don’t really see Georgia having a Heisman winner or contender.” Bold take. And one that raises eyebrows as the Dawgs head into a season full of expectations.

However, when it comes to this season, Kerley points to something deeper. “And partially it’s because of the unselfishness. It’s the play style of this offense. And it’s just kind of the way things go with Kirby and these Dawgs,” he explained. But Kerley didn’t stop there. He brought in a sharp take and dove into the Heisman Trophy conversation, adding even more fuel to the debate surrounding Georgia’s quest for a true standout.