Gunner Stockton QB Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Gunner Stockton QB Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 58.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Release Speed: |
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77% |
| Short Passing: |
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53% |
| Medium Passing: |
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59% |
| Long Passing: |
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36% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#494
Position rank:
#36
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| College Games: 7 College Snaps: 135 | ||
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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| Zac Thomas - Appalachian State |
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78% |
| Drew Plitt - Ball State |
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65% |
| Chris Oladokun - South Dakota State |
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64% |
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 capability with arm strength for all throws and mobility to extend plays and gain yards on the ground
- Impressive high school production demonstrating ability to generate big numbers and lead an effective offense
- Quick release enables him to get the ball out rapidly and evade pocket pressure
- Displays good touch on short and intermediate throws, facilitating yards after catch for receivers
- Competitive spirit and leadership qualities evident from high school success and freshman year starting role
- Sturdy 6'1", 215 lb frame helps absorb hits and break tackles when running
- High football IQ and grasp of offensive concepts from exposure to Georgia's pro-style system
- Above-average athleticism for a quarterback, boasting a 4.65 40-yard dash time
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Extremely limited college experience with only 9 career pass attempts, making it challenging to assess NFL readiness
- Needs significant improvement in accuracy and decision-making on medium and deep throws
- Slightly undersized for an NFL quarterback at 6'1", potentially leading to visibility issues in the pocket
- May require adjustments to throwing mechanics to generate more velocity on deep passes at the NFL level
- Tendency to rely on athleticism to extend plays could result in unnecessary sacks against faster NFL defenses
Scouting Report: Summary
Stockton's toolkit screams upside, but his lack of significant college snaps is a glaring red flag. The young signal-caller flashes the arm talent to make all the throws and the wheels to extend plays, but his accuracy wanes dramatically beyond the short area. His quick trigger and touch on underneath routes hint at translatable skills, yet his decision-making under fire remains a major question mark.NFL scouts will salivate over Stockton's dual-threat potential and his impressive high school production. However, his undersized frame and raw mechanics will give some teams pause. To stick at the next level, he'll need to show marked improvement in reading defenses, working through progressions, and delivering strikes downfield. His athleticism offers scheme versatility, but he must prove he can win from the pocket consistently.
With another year or two of development at Georgia, Stockton could climb draft boards. His best fit would be in a spread or RPO-heavy system that can maximize his mobility while allowing him to grow as a passer. Teams will need to exercise patience, but the raw tools are there for Stockton to develop into an intriguing developmental quarterback prospect.
Written By:
Bill Miller (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Gunner Stockton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
489.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
27.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
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.