UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava has transferred to the Georgia Bulldogs over the USC Trojans. Maiava, who is ranked as a four-star transfer, just finished his redshirt freshman season.
Maiava will be the fourth scholarship quarterback on Georgia’s roster. The former three-star recruit helped UNLV go 8-5 in 2023. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound quarterback passed for 3,085 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions last season. Maiava also added 277 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
Maiava is expected to compete for the second-string quarterback role at Georgia behind returning starter Carson Beck. Maiava will compete with Gunner Stockton, who saw extended action in the Orange Bowl, and four-star Georgia signee Ryan Puglisi.
Jayden Maiava has an intriguing combination of arm strength and starting experience. He is ranked as the No. 120 player in the transfer portal and the No. 18 quarterback, per 247Sports.
The Georgia Bulldogs were excited to add another talented transfer to their quarterback room!
Head coach Kirby Smart
Go Dawgs !!
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) January 9, 2024
Georgia is reloading, not rebuilding
………………RELOADING 🐶 #GoDawgs #CommittedToTheG
— David Cooper (@1CoachCoop) January 9, 2024
Kirby Smart beats Lincoln Riley in a recruiting battle
Kirby Smart looking over at Lincoln Riley right about now… pic.twitter.com/BEpwftfTc7
— Jake Reuse (@ReuseRecruiting) January 8, 2024
Maiava's NIL representative wishes him luck
🚀 Big Dawg Status🐶
Congratulations to our QB1 Jayden Maiava on his commitment to play for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Your talent and dedication have led you to this incredible opportunity. Wishing you an outstanding journey with the Bulldogs! 🐾 pic.twitter.com/rolD5KkRzQ
— Nilx (@NilxGroup) January 8, 2024
Some Jayden Maiava highlights
UGA Transfer QB Jayden Maiava pic.twitter.com/5ZMaPsbHIO
— 704 Dawg (@FSFRecruits) January 9, 2024
More Maiava highlights show his arm strength
Jayden Maiava
6’4” 220
3085 Yds Passing
17 TDs 10 INTs
277 Yds Rushing, 3 TDs
Mountain West Freshman of the Year pic.twitter.com/95CpI3upjK— 704 Dawg (@FSFRecruits) January 8, 2024
Maybe Kirby Smart was cheering for Washington?
Either Kirby celebrating UNLV QB transfer Jayden Maiava, or pulling for Washington to beat Michigan
maybe both. impossible to know https://t.co/dbBzekNMgw
— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) January 9, 2024
Maiava's Pro Football Focus grades
This past season at UNLV for Maiava:
62.9 overall grade
63.6 passing grade
70.8% adjusted completion347 yds and 3 TDs rushing (but also 6 fumbles) https://t.co/7x211N54Eu
— Brent Rollins (@BrentRollinsPhD) January 9, 2024
Who will be UGA's 2025 quarterback?
Carson Beck QB1 In 2024
Jayden Maiava QB1 in 2025
We move #Godawgs pic.twitter.com/lCBEHsA7qI
— Trey (@Trey2Triggerr) January 9, 2024
Maiava was among the MWC's best
Mountain West Conference Leaders (Completion %)
1. Mikey Keene (Fresno State, 65.8%)
2. Cooper Legas (Utah State, 64.8%)
3. Jayden Maiava (UNLV, 64.1%)
4. Jalen Mayden (San Diego State, 63.4%)
5. Brayden Schager (Hawaii, 63.2%) pic.twitter.com/KWzuUmOLaj— CFB Home (@CFBHome) November 30, 2023
