$1.3 million QB becomes latest college football star to defy transfer portal trend

The college football transfer portal has become a lucrative avenue for quarterbacks, with significant financial packages being offered to players. Darian Mensah reportedly left a $4 million annual salary at Duke for a $10 million deal with Miami. Similarly, Miami allegedly proposed a $6.5 million offer to Alabama's Ty Simpson. Brendan Sorsby reportedly secured a $5 million agreement at Texas Tech, while Sam Leavitt is believed to have received a substantial offer from LSU.

In contrast, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has chosen to remain with the Bulldogs, signing a new agreement for 2026. Despite the potential to earn significantly more by entering the transfer portal, Stockton's representatives indicated his loyalty to Georgia. Although financial details were not disclosed, Stockton's NIL valuation suggests a deal between $1 million and $1.5 million.

Stockton became Georgia's starting quarterback in 2025 after Carson Beck transferred to Miami. He completed nearly 70% of his passes for 2,894 yards,