Gunner Stockton is lighting up the SEC in his first season as Georgia’s QB1. The Rabun County legend isn’t just making plays; he’s making statements. This year, he’s 3-1, including a jaw-dropping overtime win at Tennessee. In that game, his TD to London Humphreys and clutch two-point pass to Zachariah Branch stole the spotlight. Although his high school is cheering him on, the hype extends far beyond hometown pride. From prep star to SEC sensation, Stockton is quickly turning heads.

FanDuel Sportsbook has Stockton at +1200 for the Heisman, putting him in the conversation as the potential next Stetson Bennett IV. And with Georgia on its first of two bye weeks, he has the perfect window to keep building a Heisman-worthy resume. But Stockton’s impact isn’t just on the field. His alma mater celebrated him on Friday against Banks County by retiring his jersey. It’s a fitting tribute to the player who’s gone from high school legend to SEC standout. And his numbers back it up.

Over four years at Rabun County, Gunner Stockton carved out a stellar high school career, racking up 13,652 passing yards. He grew steadily each season, 2,917 as a freshman, 3,473 as a sophomore, 3,128 as a junior, and a career-high 4,134 as a senior, proving he could deliver when it mattered most.

Stockton now joins an elite club of high school legends. Grant Gunnell (TX) threw for 16,108 yards, Alex Huston (MO) 16,566, Chris Leak (NC) 15,593, and Tucker Israel (FL) 14,082. Even Georgia’s Trevor Lawrence and Louisiana’s Brock Berlin sit at 13,902. Safe to say that Stockton’s numbers put him firmly in rarefied air, a rising star among high school passing icons. And Stockton’s college performance is keeping pace.

In 2025, Gunner Stockton put on a show against Tennessee, racking up 304 passing yards and two TDs through the air. But that’s not all; he also racked up 38 rushing yards, a rushing TD, and a clean slate with no interceptions. To top it off, he holds 177 career passing TDs, the most in Georgia high school history, and ranks third all-time in passing yards. And now, despite facing a fierce Tennessee pass rush, seven TFLs, and a fumble, Stockton still delivered his best performance yet. “I mean, he was really, really good,” said David Pollack. And that’s just the beginning; his Tennessee heroics have pushed Stockton to yet another milestone in his rising career.

Gunner Stockton hits a fresh achievement

Gunner Stockton is gaining attention in the early CFB season. Why not? His Week 3 heroics against the Vols put him on the national radar, earning him the No. 8 spot in Paul Myerberg’s USA TODAY QB rankings. With clutch fourth-down conversions, a game-tying two-point pass, and flawless execution under pressure, Stockton led Georgia to a thrilling 44-41 overtime victory. Now, Stockton’s stats tell the full story.

Through three games, Stockton has seven total touchdowns and zero interceptions. To finish it off, the star QB1 has thrown for 845 yards. Most importantly, his QBR of 88.9 ranks seventh nationally, and his dual-threat skills have added a new dimension to Georgia’s offense, giving the Bulldogs more balance than they had during the Carson Beck era. Meanwhile, Beck is thriving at Miami.

Simply put, Beck is off to a strong start, leading Miami to a 3-0 record with an impressive 79.3% completion rate, though his QBR trails Stockton’s. But after a shaky Week 2, Stockton’s clutch performance in Week 3 has catapulted him into the national spotlight.