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Former UGA QB, Georgia high school standout Brock Vandagriff retires from football

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their game at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their game at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Dec 29, 2024

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and Georgia high school football standout Brock Vandagriff has retired from football, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Vandagriff has opted to not use his last season of eligibility at Kentucky and did not enter the transfer portal. A University of Kentucky spokesperson confirmed Vandagriff’s decision.

Vandagriff was a 5-star prospect out of Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, just outside of Athens. He spent three seasons with the Bulldogs before transferring to Kentucky. He played in eight games in 2023 as a reserve, completing 12 of 18 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound quarterback also had five carries for 39 yards. He played three games in 2022 and two games in 2021.

Vandagriff was the 2020 AJC Georgia high school football player of the year.

When the then-top-ranked Bulldogs traveled to Lexington this season, Vandagriff and the Wildcats nearly defeated his former team, though Georgia walked away with a 13-12 victory.

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs for a first down in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga. Vandagriff signed to play at the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian coach Greg Vandagriff, facing, celebrates with his son and quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian coach Greg Vandagriff, right, celebrates with his son and quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) reacts with teammates after a touchdown in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) drops back to pass in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs for a first down in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trinity Christian wide receiver Aaron Gates (6) makes a catch against Prince Avenue Christian defensive back Phillip Kelley (7) in the first half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Logan Johnson (1) celebrates a touchdown catch in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trinity Christian quarterback David Dallas (10) attempts a pass in the first half against Prince Avenue Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trinity Christian quarterback David Dallas (10) is tackled by Prince Avenue Christian linebacker Davis Ridings (33) in the first half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trinity Christian wide receiver Javan Harrison (11) is tacked by Prince Avenue Christian linebacker Luke Lanier (18) on a kick off return by Harrison in the first half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Landon Owens (6) leaps on a tackle attempt by Trinity Christian linebacker Jimbo Batchelor (4) during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Zach Dyer (2) runs after a catch in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Phillip Kelley (7) and teammates celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian players celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Logan Johnson (1) celebrates their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian defensive lineman BJ Green (56) celebrates after he sacked Trinity Christian quarterback David Dallas (10) during the second half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. Prince Avenue Christian won 41-21. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Landon Owens (6) gets turned around in the air as he scores a touchdown in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) celebrates with wide receiver Landon Owens (6) after OwensÕ touchdown run in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian coach Greg Vandagriff, facing, celebrates with his son and quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after a touchdown in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff reacts after a touchdown in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs for a first down in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga. Vandagriff signed to play at the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

About the Author

Caitlyn Stroh-Page is the senior sports editor high school sports and college football at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Her resume includes stops at Sports Illustrated Kids, Scout.com, The (Macon) Telegraph, the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader and the Athens Banner-Herald. A South Georgia native, Stroh-Page lives in the Athens area.

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