Ryan Puglisi

Ryan Puglisi

Georgia Bulldogs–No. 12
Position	Quarterback
Class	Freshman
Major	Business
Personal information
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College	Georgia (2024–present)
High school	Avon Old Farms (Avon, Connecticut)
Stats at ESPN

Ryan Puglisi is an American college football quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs.

High school career

Puglisi attended Avon Old Farms High School in Avon, Connecticut. He started his high school career at Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts, where he earned his first college offer at the age of 15, before transferring to Avon Old Farms. ^{[1] [2]} As a senior, Puglisi threw for 1,858 yards and 15 touchdowns, while rushing for more than 350 yards and four touchdowns. ^[3] In addition, he competed in the finals of the 2023 Elite 11 quarterback competition. ^{[4] [5]} Following his senior season, Puglisi was named the Gatorade Connecticut Football Player of the Year. ^{[6] [7]}

Recruiting

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Ryan Puglisi QB	Paxton, Massachusetts	Avon Old Farms High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Oct 16, 2022
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (84)

Puglisi was rated a four-star recruit and a top quarterback prospect in the 2024 class. ^[8] Puglisi committed to play college football at Georgia during his junior season after considering offers from Alabama and Michigan State. ^[9] He signed his letter of intent in December 2023. ^[10]

College career

Puglisi began practicing as an early enrollee with Georgia during the 2023 season in preparation for the 2023 Orange Bowl. ^{[11] [12]} After redshirting in 2024, he made his collegiate debut in the 2025 season opener against Marshall, throwing for 59 yards and a touchdown.

Statistics

Season	Team	Games			Passing								Rushing
		GP	GS	Record	Comp	Att	Pct	Yards	Avg	TD	Int	Rate	Att	Yards	Avg	TD
2024	Georgia	Redshirted
2025	Georgia	3	0	0–0	6	11	54.5	63	5.7	1	1	165.7	2	13	6.5	0
Career		3	0	0–0	6	11	54.5	63	5.7	1	1	165.7	2	13	6.5	0

References

1. "Lawrence Academy QB Ryan Puglisi of Paxton wows the recruiters — and he's only 15". Telegram and Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
2. "Four-star QB recruit Ryan Puglisi of Paxton enjoys immediate success at Avon Old Farms". Telegram and Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
3. "Ryan Puglisi had 'deep-rooted faith' in Georgia football despite Dylan Raiola recruitment". Online Athens. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
4. Wasserman, Ari. "Wasserman: Dylan Raiola is what Georgia wants, but Ryan Puglisi is what it needs". The Athletic. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
5. "Ryan Puglisi: How did the Georgia football Elite 11 QB commitment fare in his season opener?". DawgNation. September 25, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
6. "Georgia-bound QB Ryan Puglisi wins CT Gatorade Player of Year award". Hartford Courant. January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
7. Fornabaio, Michael (January 3, 2024). "Ryan Puglisi, Georgia recruit and Avon Old Farms quarterback, named Gatorade CT Player of the Year". StamfordAdvocate. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
8. Guttenplan, Dan (April 18, 2023). "Prep insider: Avon Old Farms SS Puglisi projects as Georgia QB". New England Baseball Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
9. Garven, Rich. "Sought-after four-star QB recruit Ryan Puglisi of Paxton commits to University of Georgia". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
10. Williams, Jonathan (December 20, 2023). "Georgia Football QB Ryan Puglisi Signs Letter of Intent". Jackson Progress-Argus. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
11. "Georgia football QB Ryan Puglisi impressing early". The Players Lounge.
12. "Ryan Puglisi already fitting in at Georgia: 'He looks like a great quarterback'". DawgNation. December 21, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

External links

• Georgia Bulldogs bio