Georgia football quarterback Gunner Stockton has been named to the Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2026, joining 29 other quarterbacks now officially in contention for the 2026 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.
The SEC leads the way with seven quarterbacks named to the list, followed by the Big 12 with six and ACC with five.
For the sixth straight year, fan voting on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) will earn players bonus selection committee votes during the semifinalist, finalist and winner voting rounds. First-round fan voting began immediately following the QB Class announcement and will run through Sunday, Nov. 15. To vote, fans must simply like the official graphic from the @daveyobrien social media account that highlights their favorite quarterback.
Semifinalists for the 2026 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award will be named on Tuesday, Nov. 17, followed by the three finalists on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The winner of the 2026 Davey O’Brien Award will be unveiled live on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 11, during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
Davey O’Brien Award QB Class of 2026
Braden Atkinson, Oregon State, So.
Bear Bachmeier, BYU, So.
Blake Baker, Louisiana Tech, Sr.
CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Jr.
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Sr.
Aidan Chiles, Northwestern, Sr.
Devon Dampier, Utah, Sr.
Noah Fifita, Arizona, Sr.
Ethan Grunkemeyer, Virginia Tech, Jr.
Jackson Gutierrez, Navy, Jr.
Michael Hawkins Jr., West Virginia, So.
Josh Hoover, Indiana, Sr.
Brad Jackson, Texas State, So.
Tayven Jackson, North Texas, Sr.
Kevin Jennings, SMU, Sr.
Lincoln Kienholz, Louisville, Sr.
Sam Leavitt, LSU, Jr.
Gio Lopez, Wake Forest, Jr.
Jayden Maiava, USC, Sr.
Arch Manning, Texas, Sr.
Darian Mensah, Miami, Jr.
Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State, Jr.
John Alan Richter, Toledo, Jr.
Keelon Russell, Alabama, So.
LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina, Sr.
Austin Simmons, Missouri, Sr.
Gunner Stockton, Georgia, Sr.
Marcus Stokes, Memphis, Jr.
Caden Veltkamp, Florida Atlantic, Sr.
Conner Weigman, Houston, Sr.
Stockton has also been named a finalist for the Campbell Trophy and the Maxwell Award, as well as being named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Top 10. Through nine games this season, Stockton has completed 139-of-196 passes for 1,857 yards and 20 touchdowns. On the ground, Stockton has recorded 233 yards and two touchdowns.
The Georgia Bulldogs are next scheduled to host the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. The game will be televised by ABC at 3:30pm ET (Buy Tickets).