Georgia Loses Key Man, as He Accepts to Join.
Georgia Loses Key Man, as He Accepts to Join Philadelphia Eagles.
ATHENS — Georgia hasn’t lost any of its on-field assistant coaches this offseason, but it looks like they might be saying goodbye to an important analyst—one who’s heading to the reigning Super Bowl champions.
According to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, assistant quarterbacks coach Montgomery VanGorder is expected to join the Philadelphia Eagles as an offensive assistant.
VanGorder has been part of Georgia’s football program since 2019, steadily climbing the ranks. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because his father, Brian VanGorder, served as Georgia’s defensive coordinator under Mark Richt from 2001 to 2004. Coaching runs in the family, and Montgomery has certainly made a name for himself in Athens.
He’s played a big role in shaping Georgia’s quarterbacks, especially since Buster Faulkner left for Georgia Tech in 2022. VanGorder has worked closely with offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, who will continue leading the Bulldogs’ offense in 2025.
Even with VanGorder moving on, Georgia still has former Clemson offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter on staff, who joined the program in March 2023.
Earlier this week, head coach Kirby Smart talked about how much Georgia values staff continuity, so losing VanGorder to the Eagles—who already have six former Bulldogs on their roster—definitely stings. Georgia Loses Key Man, as He Accepts to Join.
“I think we built our program around retention,” Smart said Tuesday. “I think we’ve got the most stable staff and organization in all of college football. That’s what we’ve hung our hat on—stability, retention, and a great foundation. We’re built to last.”
Meanwhile, Georgia’s quarterback competition is heating up. Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi are battling to replace Carson Beck, with Stockton—who started the final game of the 2024 season—considered the frontrunner.
VanGorder’s departure also comes at a critical time in recruiting, as Georgia is hosting five-star 2026 quarterback Jared Curtis, the top-ranked QB in his class. Curtis has narrowed his choices to Georgia and Oregon, making this visit even more important.
Spring practice is already underway, with the Bulldogs holding their first session on Tuesday and another set for Thursday. Everything leads up to G-Day on April 12, when fans will get their first real look at the team’s new era.
