Ryan Puglisi is an American football quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Ryan Puglisi
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 12
PositionQuarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolAvon Old Farms (Avon, Connecticut)

High school career

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Puglisi attended Avon Old Farms High School in Avon, Connecticut. He started his high school career at Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts, where he earned his first college offer at the age of 15, before transferring to Avon Old Farms.[1][2] As a senior, Puglisi threw for 1,858 yards and 15 touchdowns, while rushing for more than 350 yards and four touchdowns.[3] In addition, he competed in the finals of the 2023 Elite 11 quarterback competition.[4][5] Following his senior season, Puglisi was named the Gatorade Connecticut Football Player of the Year.[6][7]

Recruiting

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US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Ryan Puglisi
QB
Avon, CT Avon Old Farms High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Oct 16, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN:    ESPN grade: 84

Puglisi was rated a four-star recruit and a top quarterback prospect in the 2024 class.[8] Puglisi committed to play college football at Georgia during his junior season after considering offers from Alabama and Michigan State.[9] He signed his letter of intent in December 2023.[10]

College career

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Puglisi began practicing as an early enrollee with Georgia during the 2023 season in preparation for the 2023 Orange Bowl.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "Lawrence Academy QB Ryan Puglisi of Paxton wows the recruiters — and he's only 15". Telegram and Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Four-star QB recruit Ryan Puglisi of Paxton enjoys immediate success at Avon Old Farms". Telegram and Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Ryan Puglisi had 'deep-rooted faith' in Georgia football despite Dylan Raiola recruitment". Online Athens. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Wasserman, Ari. "Wasserman: Dylan Raiola is what Georgia wants, but Ryan Puglisi is what it needs". The Athletic. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ryan Puglisi: How did the Georgia football Elite 11 QB commitment fare in his season opener?". DawgNation. September 25, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Georgia-bound QB Ryan Puglisi wins CT Gatorade Player of Year award". Hartford Courant. January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Fornabaio, Michael (January 3, 2024). "Ryan Puglisi, Georgia recruit and Avon Old Farms quarterback, named Gatorade CT Player of the Year". StamfordAdvocate. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Guttenplan, Dan (April 18, 2023). "Prep insider: Avon Old Farms SS Puglisi projects as Georgia QB". New England Baseball Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Garven, Rich. "Sought-after four-star QB recruit Ryan Puglisi of Paxton commits to University of Georgia". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Williams, Jonathan (December 20, 2023). "Georgia Football QB Ryan Puglisi Signs Letter of Intent". Jackson Progress-Argus. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "Georgia football QB Ryan Puglisi impressing early". The Players Lounge.
  12. ^ "Ryan Puglisi already fitting in at Georgia: 'He looks like a great quarterback'". DawgNation. December 21, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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