Ryan Puglisi QB Georgia |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #12 PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.70 seconds (76%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #12 | |
| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.70 seconds (76%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
64.8 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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81% |
| Short Passing: |
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69% |
| Medium Passing: |
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74% |
| Long Passing: |
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52% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#1017
Position rank:
#40 (QB)
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| College Games: 11 College Snaps: 144 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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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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| Hudson Card - Purdue |
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67% |
| Seth Henigan - Memphis |
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67% |
| Brennan Armstrong - NC State |
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66% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ryan Puglisi grew up in Paxton, Massachusetts, and played at Avon Old Farms in Connecticut, where his senior year produced 1,693 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. The four-star recruit reached the Elite 11 finals and also pitched and played shortstop, earning a spot in baseball's Area Code Games.Puglisi redshirted in 2024. In 2025 he played in seven games as a backup and completed 16 of 27 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He decided to return to Georgia for 2026, saying he loves being there.
Puglisi is the backup to Gunner Stockton this season. He has completed 20 of 31 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns and has run for 85 yards, including a 70-yard run against Western Kentucky. He played the second half of the 45-17 win over Arkansas and went three for three in relief against Auburn. Kirby Smart said he managed those situations well.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Ran 70 yards on a single carry against Western Kentucky
- Completed all three passes in relief against Auburn
- Two touchdown passes in limited action this season
- Elite 11 finalist and two-sport athlete in high school
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Backup to Gunner Stockton with no college starts
- Only 58 career pass attempts in three seasons
- Threw two interceptions on 27 attempts in 2025
- Slender frame for a passer who works from the pocket
- Most of his snaps have come in blowout wins
Scouting Report: Summary
Puglisi is an athletic backup quarterback who has looked comfortable in relief. He has two touchdown passes this season and broke a 70-yard run against Western Kentucky.However, he has not made a college start and has thrown only 58 passes in his career. Most of his snaps have come late in lopsided games.
Overall, Puglisi is a developmental quarterback with no starting experience. He projects as a priority free agent but can stay at Georgia for two more seasons.
How other scouting services rate Ryan Puglisi (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
533.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
36.0
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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.