The landscape of college football has changed. The Transfer Portal is bigger than ever, and Georgia took full advantage of that this offseason, especially ont he offensive side of the ball.
Georgia was able to fill some holes and add some needed depth at many positions on offense. Now that the 2025 season is about to kick off, let's take a deep dive into what Georgia fans can expect out of these players this season
Zachariah Branch, Wide Receiver (Former team: USC)
Probably the most notable and talked about addition is Zachariah Branch, who transferred to UGA with his brother, Zion Branch from USC. Branch is a highly talented wide receiver who is explosive when given the football. He is known to be electric both as a receiver and a return man.
Branch is expected to be the big play threat that Georgia has been missing. He is the best mix of speed and hands that the team hasn't seen in a long time, and he will be a reliable weapon for Gunner Stockton in 2025.
Josh McCray, Running Back (Former team: Illinois)
Josh McCray is a transfer that not many fans have been talking about, but should be. Though injuries plagued his sophomore and redshirt sophomore seasons at Illinois, his comeback season in 2024 proved he still has it as he ran for 609 yards and 10 touchdowns.
McCray capped off the season by winning the Citrus Bowl MVP against South Carolina. Though McCray will not propel himself above Nate Frazier, he is going to get plenty of opportunities as the probable No. 2 option on Georgia's depth chart. He can both run and catch the ball, and he will be a weapon for this team when called upon.
Noah Thomas, Wide Receiver (Former team: Texas A&M)
Georgia fans should be excited about the addition of Noah Thomas from Texas A&M. The Bulldogs have not seen a guy with jump-ball ability like Thomas since George Pickens was on the scene. With a 6'5" frame, Thomas can be an outside receiver that Stockton can feel comfortable throwing one-on-one shots to.
Thomas had more than 500 yards receiving and at least five touchdowns in both his sophomore and junior seasons at Texas A&M. Notably, Texas A&M does not run a similar offense to UGA. Georgia will spread the ball more and give Thomas more opportunities than A&M did. Specifically, more fade routes in the red zone. Watch out for Thomas this season as he will prove to be a real red zone target when given the shot.