Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton has made headlines for a decision that defies the modern era of college athletics—a time when Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals have transformed the landscape, allowing players to cash in on lucrative sponsorships and endorsements. Stockton, however, has chosen a different path. Faced with multimillion-dollar offers from powerhouse programs like Tennessee, USC, Kentucky, and Texas, he turned them all down, citing loyalty, legacy, and team spirit as his guiding principles [A](https://footballdigest.net/index.php/2025/04/18/loyalty-over-money-georgia-qb-gunner-stockton-rejects-2-6m-deals-to-stay-true-to-the-bulldogs/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJFdmc1aXlVUERxMThhemFSMnY1MTgiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9mb290YmFsbGRpZ2VzdC5uZXRcL2luZGV4LnBocFwvMjAyNVwvMDRcLzE4XC9sb3lhbHR5LW92ZXItbW9uZXktZ2VvcmdpYS1xYi1ndW5uZXItc3RvY2t0b24tcmVqZWN0cy0yLTZtLWRlYWxzLXRvLXN0YXktdHJ1ZS10by10aGUtYnVsbGRvZ3NcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJiM3dpb2lCMnpYeHRiMzFzMlpNRWMifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://isport.com.ng/loyalty-over-millions-georgia-qb-gunner-stockton-turns-down-2-6m-offers-to-stay-committed-to-the-bulldogs/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiYjN3aW9pQjJ6WHh0YjMxczJaTUVjIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvaXNwb3J0LmNvbS5uZ1wvbG95YWx0eS1vdmVyLW1pbGxpb25zLWdlb3JnaWEtcWItZ3VubmVyLXN0b2NrdG9uLXR1cm5zLWRvd24tMi02bS1vZmZlcnMtdG8tc3RheS1jb21taXR0ZWQtdG8tdGhlLWJ1bGxkb2dzXC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJFdmc1aXlVUERxMThhemFSMnY1MTgiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Stockton’s decision is a rare one in today’s college football climate, where financial incentives often dictate player movement. With NIL deals reaching astronomical figures, it’s not uncommon for athletes to transfer schools in pursuit of better financial opportunities. Yet, Stockton’s commitment to Georgia speaks volumes about his character and priorities. He isn’t just playing for a paycheck—he’s playing for something bigger: the pride of the Bulldogs, the legacy of those who came before him, and the pursuit of glory on the field [A](https://footballdigest.net/index.php/2025/04/18/loyalty-over-money-georgia-qb-gunner-stockton-rejects-2-6m-deals-to-stay-true-to-the-bulldogs/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJFdmc1aXlVUERxMThhemFSMnY1MTgiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiYjN3aW9pQjJ6WHh0YjMxczJaTUVjIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZm9vdGJhbGxkaWdlc3QubmV0XC9pbmRleC5waHBcLzIwMjVcLzA0XC8xOFwvbG95YWx0eS1vdmVyLW1vbmV5LWdlb3JnaWEtcWItZ3VubmVyLXN0b2NrdG9uLXJlamVjdHMtMi02bS1kZWFscy10by1zdGF5LXRydWUtdG8tdGhlLWJ1bGxkb2dzXC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://isport.com.ng/loyalty-over-millions-georgia-qb-gunner-stockton-turns-down-2-6m-offers-to-stay-committed-to-the-bulldogs/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiYjN3aW9pQjJ6WHh0YjMxczJaTUVjIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiRXZnNWl5VVBEcTE4YXphUjJ2NTE4IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvaXNwb3J0LmNvbS5uZ1wvbG95YWx0eS1vdmVyLW1pbGxpb25zLWdlb3JnaWEtcWItZ3VubmVyLXN0b2NrdG9uLXR1cm5zLWRvd24tMi02bS1vZmZlcnMtdG8tc3RheS1jb21taXR0ZWQtdG8tdGhlLWJ1bGxkb2dzXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
In a statement that resonated deeply with Georgia fans, Stockton declared, “True Dawgs don’t chase dollars—they chase glory.” His words encapsulate the essence of college football at its core: a game built on passion, tradition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. For Stockton, the opportunity to wear the red and black, to represent Georgia, and to fight for championships outweighs any financial gain [C](https://correctsports.com/2025/05/02/georgia-bulldogs-star-gunner-stockton-who-recently-signed-a-15m-nil-deal-rejects-a-25m-offer-from-kentucky-wildcats-my-loyalty-lies-with-georgia-bulldogs-this-is-home/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9jb3JyZWN0c3BvcnRzLmNvbVwvMjAyNVwvMDVcLzAyXC9nZW9yZ2lhLWJ1bGxkb2dzLXN0YXItZ3VubmVyLXN0b2NrdG9uLXdoby1yZWNlbnRseS1zaWduZWQtYS0xNW0tbmlsLWRlYWwtcmVqZWN0cy1hLTI1bS1vZmZlci1mcm9tLWtlbnR1Y2t5LXdpbGRjYXRzLW15LWxveWFsdHktbGllcy13aXRoLWdlb3JnaWEtYnVsbGRvZ3MtdGhpcy1pcy1ob21lXC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJFdmc1aXlVUERxMThhemFSMnY1MTgiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiYjN3aW9pQjJ6WHh0YjMxczJaTUVjIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Stockton’s loyalty is not just about personal values—it’s about team spirit. His decision sends a powerful message to his teammates and future recruits: Georgia is not just a stepping stone; it’s a destination. It’s a place where players come to build something special, to forge bonds that last beyond the gridiron, and to create a legacy that will be remembered long after their playing days are over [C](https://correctsports.com/2025/05/02/georgia-bulldogs-star-gunner-stockton-who-recently-signed-a-15m-nil-deal-rejects-a-25m-offer-from-kentucky-wildcats-my-loyalty-lies-with-georgia-bulldogs-this-is-home/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
While NIL deals have undeniably changed college sports, Stockton’s choice reminds fans that loyalty still exists. His rejection of multimillion-dollar offers is a testament to his belief in Georgia’s program and his desire to be part of something greater than himself. In an era where money often dictates decisions, Stockton’s unwavering commitment to the Bulldogs is a refreshing reminder that, sometimes, the pursuit of glory is worth more than any paycheck [C](https://correctsports.com/2025/05/02/georgia-bulldogs-star-gunner-stockton-who-recently-signed-a-15m-nil-deal-rejects-a-25m-offer-from-kentucky-wildcats-my-loyalty-lies-with-georgia-bulldogs-this-is-home/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
