Georgia announced the jersey numbers for all newcomers ahead of the 2026 SEC Media Days, marking the first public look at how the Bulldogs will outfit their latest additions. The list includes a mix of transfers from power‑conference programs and high‑school standouts, each assigned a number that will soon be seen on the field.
The rundown features players ranging from junior wide receiver Isiah Canion, who transferred from Georgia Tech, to freshman safety Zech Fort, and senior running back Dante Dowdell, who brings experience from Kentucky, Nebraska and Oregon. Each number was disclosed as part of a broader effort to give fans a sense of the roster’s shape before the season begins.
Notable Jersey Numbers
Among the assignments, junior safety Khalil Barnes, a transfer from Clemson, will wear No. 7, while freshman edge defender Khamari Brooks receives No. 15. Wide receiver Amaris Williams, another junior transfer from Auburn, is slated for No. 17, and quarterback Bryson Beaver, a freshman, will sport No. 18 alongside cornerback Caden Harris, also a freshman.
Coach Kirby Smart offered brief commentary on the selections, emphasizing that the numbers reflect both the talent and the potential roles each player could fill within the team’s scheme. His remarks highlighted the excitement surrounding the integration of new talent into the program’s tradition.
The jersey numbers also serve as a narrative thread for fans tracking the progress of each recruit. From the defensive line, where Amaris Williams and Blake Stewart will wear Nos. 17 and 27 respectively, to the secondary, where Ja'Marley Riddle will don No. 12, the assignments set the stage for on‑field performances that could shape the Bulldogs’ outlook in the upcoming season.