The Georgia Bulldogs are coming off another SEC Championship under Kirby Smart, but a Sugar Bowl loss to Notre Dame emphasized a need to reload offensively in the offseason. The Dawgs have received a mixture of good news and bad news in terms of the transfer portal and NFL Draft decisions. Here is a way-too-early look at the Georgia offense in 2025.
Quarterback Battle: A Clash of Titans
The quarterback room will undoubtedly be the center of attention in spring and fall camps. Gunner Stockton enters 2025 with momentum after leading Georgia to a key victory in the SEC Championship and getting the experience of starting vs. Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. However, Ryan Puglisi is poised to make the battle for QB1 fiercely competitive. Puglisi’s combination of prototypical size, arm strength, and athleticism may make him the most physically gifted quarterback Georgia has had in years.
Preferred walk-on Colter Ginn should solidify his spot as QB3, while incoming freshmen Ryan Montgomery and Hezekiah Millender will provide depth and promise for the future. Montgomery will be recovering from an ACL injury he sustained early on in his senior season of high school.
Running Back Room: A Wealth of Talent
Trevor Etienne’s reported (per Dawg Nation) decision to return for another season is a major win for the Bulldogs. Alongside Etienne, sophomore Nate Frazier will look to build on his impressive freshman campaign in which he led Georgia in rushing. Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson are also set to return, as of now, but their health remains a question mark.
If fully healthy, this quartet could form one of the most formidable backfields in college football. Cash Jones has another year of eligibility and if he indeed returns, he’ll likely serve as the third down back once again and a weapon out of the backfield in the passing game. Chauncey Bowens and Dwight Phillips are talented rising sophomores who got their feet wet at key times for Georgia in 2024, and Bo Walker is a 4-Star incoming freshman.
Wide Receivers: Depth and Star Power
Georgia’s receiver corps has undergone a significant transformation thanks to the transfer portal. Noah Thomas, a towering 6’6″ target from Texas A&M, will anchor the X receiver spot, while Zachariah Branch, an electrifying playmaker from USC, brings a new level of dynamic ability to the slot.
Returning contributors Dillon Bell and Nitro Tuggle will battle for snaps at the Z position, with London Humphreys and highly touted freshman Tayln Taylor also in the mix. The potential return of Colbie Young adds another layer of intrigue, though his legal status remains uncertain. Freshmen CJ Wiley and Landon Roldan will provide additional depth, ensuring this group is loaded with talent and versatility. Sacovie White and Cole Speer are often overlooked but are hard-working and reliable players who will find the field for the Dawgs both offensively and on special teams in 2025.
Tight Ends: Reloading, Not Rebuilding
Oscar Delp’s likely return solidifies the tight end position as one of Georgia’s strengths. Delp improved greatly as a blocker in 2024, and as a third-year starter, he’ll look to take his receiving production to an all-time high in 2025. Lawson Luckie, essentially a co-starter in 2024, will continue to play a significant role and might be the most naturally gifted route runner and receiver in the entire tight end room. Rising sophomores Jaden Reddell and Colton Heinrich, along with incoming freshmen Elyiss Williams and Ethan Barbour, give Georgia a deep tight end room that is simply unrivaled athletically. Tight-end coach Todd Hartley is a wizard.
Offensive Line: Rebuilding the Trenches
The offensive line is the area with the most questions heading into 2025, particularly after the loss of center Jared Wilson. However, there is reason for optimism. Both Monroe Freeling and Earnest Greene III bring experience and talent to the tackle positions. Freeling’s versatility, having started on both the left and right sides, gives Georgia flexibility in shaping its line.
At guard, senior Micah Morris is a proven asset, and the competition for the other spot will be fierce. Daniel Calhoun, Jamal Meriweather, Marques Easley, and Michael Unini — all highly touted prospects — will vie for starting roles. Each player boasts the size and athleticism required to maintain Georgia’s standard of excellence up front.
The center position will likely come down to a battle between Drew Bobo and Malachi Toliver. Bobo has the edge in experience, but Toliver’s football IQ and work ethic cannot be ignored. Micah Morris could also factor into the equation, having taken practice reps at center in the past.
Incoming freshmen Juan Gaston and Corez Smith, though unlikely to start immediately, have the potential to contribute as rotational players in 2025, continuing Georgia’s tradition of grooming elite offensive linemen.
What to Expect in 2025
With a talented roster and fierce competition across the board, the 2025 Georgia Bulldogs offense has all the makings of another championship-caliber unit. The quarterback battle will be the storyline to watch, but the supporting cast—ranging from a loaded running back room to a reloaded wide receiving corps and a stellar group of tight ends—ensures that opposing defensive coordinators will have their hands full in stopping Georgia.
If the offensive line comes together as expected, Georgia will once again be one of the most formidable offensive attacks in the nation. It will be a pressure-packed offseason and fall camp for offensive line coach Stacy Searles. Replacing four starters is never easy, but the recruiting over the past two cycles has set Georgia up nicely .
Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo has the pieces. Can he put them all together?
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