Stetson Bennett, the former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and national champion, recently made a return to the University of Georgia. However, this time, it wasn’t to take the field but to celebrate a significant milestone in his family—his younger brother, Luke Bennett’s graduation [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2F3aXJlLnVzYXRvZGF5LmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvY29sbGVnZVwvYnVsbGRvZ3NcL2Zvb3RiYWxsXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMTNcL3N0ZXRzb24tYmVubmV0dC1yZXR1cm5zLWdlb3JnaWEtYnVsbGRvZ3MtZm9vdGJhbGwtYnJvdGhlci1ncmFkdWF0aW9uXC84MzU4NzYwMDAwN1wvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiY3l3Rkd1RGNIZXdUY2Z6SmlWQTI5IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6Ik5iemM4ODNkaFhGMmljQ2lBalRVaCJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Luke Bennett, who played as a walk-on for Georgia football, had spent four seasons with the team before entering the transfer portal following the spring season [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL2J1bGxkb2dzXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyNVwvMDVcLzEzXC9zdGV0c29uLWJlbm5ldHQtcmV0dXJucy1nZW9yZ2lhLWJ1bGxkb2dzLWZvb3RiYWxsLWJyb3RoZXItZ3JhZHVhdGlvblwvODM1ODc2MDAwMDdcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6ImN5d0ZHdURjSGV3VGNmekppVkEyOSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His time at Georgia saw him record a reception in the Orange Bowl against Florida State, marking a small but memorable contribution to the Bulldogs’ success [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJjeXdGR3VEY0hld1RjZnpKaVZBMjkiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL2J1bGxkb2dzXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyNVwvMDVcLzEzXC9zdGV0c29uLWJlbm5ldHQtcmV0dXJucy1nZW9yZ2lhLWJ1bGxkb2dzLWZvb3RiYWxsLWJyb3RoZXItZ3JhZHVhdGlvblwvODM1ODc2MDAwMDdcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). As he graduated with a major in risk management and insurance, his older brother Stetson was there to support him, demonstrating the strong family bond that has been a defining part of their journey [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiY3l3Rkd1RGNIZXdUY2Z6SmlWQTI5IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL2J1bGxkb2dzXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyNVwvMDVcLzEzXC9zdGV0c29uLWJlbm5ldHQtcmV0dXJucy1nZW9yZ2lhLWJ1bGxkb2dzLWZvb3RiYWxsLWJyb3RoZXItZ3JhZHVhdGlvblwvODM1ODc2MDAwMDdcLyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Stetson Bennett’s return to Georgia was a nostalgic moment for fans who remember his incredible rise from a walk-on to a national champion quarterback. His journey was one of perseverance, proving doubters wrong as he led Georgia to its first national championship in 41 years [B](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2022/03/23/stetson-bennett-on-decision-to-come-back-to-georgia-for-2022-season/79099590007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL2J1bGxkb2dzXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyMlwvMDNcLzIzXC9zdGV0c29uLWJlbm5ldHQtb24tZGVjaXNpb24tdG8tY29tZS1iYWNrLXRvLWdlb3JnaWEtZm9yLTIwMjItc2Vhc29uXC83OTA5OTU5MDAwN1wvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiY3l3Rkd1RGNIZXdUY2Z6SmlWQTI5In0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His decision to return for the 2022 season was driven by his love for football and his belief that both he and the team had more to achieve [B](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2022/03/23/stetson-bennett-on-decision-to-come-back-to-georgia-for-2022-season/79099590007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2F3aXJlLnVzYXRvZGF5LmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvY29sbGVnZVwvYnVsbGRvZ3NcL2Zvb3RiYWxsXC8yMDIyXC8wM1wvMjNcL3N0ZXRzb24tYmVubmV0dC1vbi1kZWNpc2lvbi10by1jb21lLWJhY2stdG8tZ2VvcmdpYS1mb3ItMjAyMi1zZWFzb25cLzc5MDk5NTkwMDA3XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiY3l3Rkd1RGNIZXdUY2Z6SmlWQTI5In0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). He emphasized the importance of daily competition and growth, showing his commitment to continuous improvement [B](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2022/03/23/stetson-bennett-on-decision-to-come-back-to-georgia-for-2022-season/79099590007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJjeXdGR3VEY0hld1RjZnpKaVZBMjkiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2F3aXJlLnVzYXRvZGF5LmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvY29sbGVnZVwvYnVsbGRvZ3NcL2Zvb3RiYWxsXC8yMDIyXC8wM1wvMjNcL3N0ZXRzb24tYmVubmV0dC1vbi1kZWNpc2lvbi10by1jb21lLWJhY2stdG8tZ2VvcmdpYS1mb3ItMjAyMi1zZWFzb25cLzc5MDk5NTkwMDA3XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Now, Bennett is a backup quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, expected to be the team’s No. 3 quarterback behind Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2F3aXJlLnVzYXRvZGF5LmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvY29sbGVnZVwvYnVsbGRvZ3NcL2Zvb3RiYWxsXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMTNcL3N0ZXRzb24tYmVubmV0dC1yZXR1cm5zLWdlb3JnaWEtYnVsbGRvZ3MtZm9vdGJhbGwtYnJvdGhlci1ncmFkdWF0aW9uXC84MzU4NzYwMDAwN1wvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6Ik5iemM4ODNkaFhGMmljQ2lBalRVaCIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6ImN5d0ZHdURjSGV3VGNmekppVkEyOSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His position in the Rams’ roster was solidified after the team chose not to draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, ensuring that he remains a part of their practice squad for the upcoming season [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2F3aXJlLnVzYXRvZGF5LmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvY29sbGVnZVwvYnVsbGRvZ3NcL2Zvb3RiYWxsXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMTNcL3N0ZXRzb24tYmVubmV0dC1yZXR1cm5zLWdlb3JnaWEtYnVsbGRvZ3MtZm9vdGJhbGwtYnJvdGhlci1ncmFkdWF0aW9uXC84MzU4NzYwMDAwN1wvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiY3l3Rkd1RGNIZXdUY2Z6SmlWQTI5IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6Ik5iemM4ODNkaFhGMmljQ2lBalRVaCJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). While his professional career is still unfolding, his return to Georgia serves as a reminder of his roots and the journey that brought him to the NFL.
Bennett’s story is one of resilience and determination. His decision to return to Georgia in 2022 was met with skepticism by some fans, but he proved his worth by leading the team to another successful season [B](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2022/03/23/stetson-bennett-on-decision-to-come-back-to-georgia-for-2022-season/79099590007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiY3l3Rkd1RGNIZXdUY2Z6SmlWQTI5IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL2J1bGxkb2dzXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyMlwvMDNcLzIzXC9zdGV0c29uLWJlbm5ldHQtb24tZGVjaXNpb24tdG8tY29tZS1iYWNrLXRvLWdlb3JnaWEtZm9yLTIwMjItc2Vhc29uXC83OTA5OTU5MDAwN1wvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His leadership and ability to perform under pressure earned him the trust of his coaches and teammates, solidifying his legacy as one of Georgia’s most memorable quarterbacks [B](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2022/03/23/stetson-bennett-on-decision-to-come-back-to-georgia-for-2022-season/79099590007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJjeXdGR3VEY0hld1RjZnpKaVZBMjkiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL2J1bGxkb2dzXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyMlwvMDNcLzIzXC9zdGV0c29uLWJlbm5ldHQtb24tZGVjaXNpb24tdG8tY29tZS1iYWNrLXRvLWdlb3JnaWEtZm9yLTIwMjItc2Vhc29uXC83OTA5OTU5MDAwN1wvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Beyond football, Bennett’s return to Georgia for his brother’s graduation highlights the importance of family and support. Despite his busy schedule as an NFL player, he made time to celebrate his brother’s achievements, showing that success is not just about personal accomplishments but also about uplifting those around you [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJjeXdGR3VEY0hld1RjZnpKaVZBMjkiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2F3aXJlLnVzYXRvZGF5LmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvY29sbGVnZVwvYnVsbGRvZ3NcL2Zvb3RiYWxsXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMTNcL3N0ZXRzb24tYmVubmV0dC1yZXR1cm5zLWdlb3JnaWEtYnVsbGRvZ3MtZm9vdGJhbGwtYnJvdGhlci1ncmFkdWF0aW9uXC84MzU4NzYwMDAwN1wvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6Ik5iemM4ODNkaFhGMmljQ2lBalRVaCJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
As Bennett continues his journey in professional football, his return to Georgia serves as a reminder of where it all began. Whether on the field or off, his story continues to inspire aspiring athletes and fans alike. His presence at his brother’s graduation was more than just a family gathering—it was a testament to the values of perseverance, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood [A](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2025/05/13/stetson-bennett-returns-georgia-bulldogs-football-brother-graduation/83587600007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiTmJ6Yzg4M2RoWEYyaWNDaUFqVFVoIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiY3l3Rkd1RGNIZXdUY2Z6SmlWQTI5IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL2J1bGxkb2dzXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyNVwvMDVcLzEzXC9zdGV0c29uLWJlbm5ldHQtcmV0dXJucy1nZW9yZ2lhLWJ1bGxkb2dzLWZvb3RiYWxsLWJyb3RoZXItZ3JhZHVhdGlvblwvODM1ODc2MDAwMDdcLyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
