Georgia football's returning players with new jersey numbers
TL;DR
Over 10 Georgia Bulldogs football players have changed jersey numbers this offseason, including notable players like Chauncey Bowers and Quintavius Johnson. Fans may find it challenging to recognize players during the upcoming spring game on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
Key points
- Over 10 players changed jersey numbers this offseason
- Chauncey Bowers now wears No. 5
- Spring game scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
- Georgia signed 31 recruits including 28 early enrollees
- Nine transfers added to the team
Over 10 returning Georgia Bulldogs football players have changed jersey numbers this offseason. Georgia fans will have a bit of trouble knowing who's who for Saturday's 1 p.m. ET spring game in Sanford Stadium (televised on ESPN+ and SEC Network+).
Georgia's most notable players that are sporting new numbers include running back Chauncey Bowers (now No. 5), edge Quintavius Johnson (now No. 3), defensive backs Demello Jones (No. 8) and Rasean Dinkins (No. 14) along with offensive guard Dontrell Glover (No. 58). All five of these players held starting roles at some point during the 2025 campaign and will be key pieces for Georgia in 2026.
It will take some time to adjust to all of Georgia's new faces in new places. Beyond returning players, the Bulldogs signed 31 recruits including 28 early enrollees. Georgia also added nine transfers, who are ready to make an immediate impact this fall.
Georgia fans should anticipate the spring game being pass-heavy and quick. G-Day spring games usually last around two hours and spread reps out to tons of different players.
Georgia football jersey number changes
Chauncey Bowens #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Florida Gators
- Wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton: No. 0 (previously No. 18)
- Wide receiver Tayln Taylor: No. 1 (previously No. 11)
- Wide receiver Thomas Blackshear: No. 2 (previously No. 88)
- Wide receiver CJ Wiley: No. 4 (previously No. 6)
- Wide receiver Landon Roldan: No. 8 (previously No. 84)
- Wide receiver Jeremy Bell: No. 11 (previously No. 81)
- Edge Quintavius Johnson: No. 3 (previously No. 33)
- Running back Chauncey Bowens: No. 5 (previously No. 33)
- Defensive back Demello Jones: No. 8 (previously No. 15)
- Defensive back Rasean Dinkins: No. 14 (previously No. 27)
- Offensive lineman Dontrell Glover: No. 58 (previously No. 63)
Related: Jersey numbers for Georgia football's new transfers
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Q&A
Which Georgia Bulldogs players changed jersey numbers for 2026?
Notable players who changed jersey numbers include Chauncey Bowers (No. 5), Quintavius Johnson (No. 3), Demello Jones (No. 8), Rasean Dinkins (No. 14), and Dontrell Glover (No. 58).
What time is the Georgia Bulldogs spring game in 2026?
The Georgia Bulldogs spring game is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
How many recruits did Georgia Bulldogs sign for the 2026 season?
The Georgia Bulldogs signed 31 recruits, including 28 early enrollees, for the 2026 season.
