Elite QB Jared Curtis Shakes Up Recruiting World with Stunning Commitment to Georgia 2026 Class

Reigniting the flame in the Bulldog nation, Jared Curtis, the star-studded quarterback with five-star credentials, has swung back into the Georgia football fold. This top-tier talent, who once pulled a Houdini move by stepping away from his commitment in late 2024, has now decisively pledged his future to Kirby Smart’s powerhouse program over a highly tempting Oregon squad. Standing tall at 6-foot-4 and wielding a cannon arm, Curtis isn’t just any recruit—he’s the kind of athlete who can make coaches rethink entire game plans. Nashville Christian’s pride, Curtis boasts jaw-dropping stats including 40 touchdown passes and a state title—no wonder he snagged the Gatorade Tennessee Player of the Year honor. It’s been a wild recruiting rollercoaster but Georgia fans can finally exhale as they secure the No. 1 quarterback of the 2026 class. Here’s a closer look at the move that’s got college football buzzing.

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According to the Nashville Tennessean ― part of the USA TODAY Network ― Curtis finished his junior season completing 179 of 255 passes for 2,830 yards and 40 touchdowns to three interceptions. He added 637 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground. He led Nashville Christian to a 12-1 record in 2024 and a TSSAA football Division II-A state title.He is the first five-star prospect to sign with Georgia since Brock Vandagriff signed with the Bulldogs in 2021.

Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis is back in the fold for Kirby Smart and Georgia football.Here’s what you need to know about Curtis’ decision to commit to Smart and the Bulldogs:

Curtis is a five-star prospect out of Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to 247Sports’ Composite rankings. He is the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2026 class, the No. 1 quarterback and the No. 1 player from Tennessee.

Jared Curtis 247 rating

• Star rating: Five stars
• National ranking: No. 2 overall
• Positional ranking: No. 1 quarterback
• State ranking: No. 1 player from Tenneessee

The No. 2 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class has re-committed to the Bulldogs, announcing his decision on Monday afternoon. Curtis picked Georgia over the other finalist, Oregon. He had been originally committed to the Bulldogs in March 2024, but decommitted in October.

Curtis, who is ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, made official visits to Eugene, Oregon, from March 8-12 and Athens, Georgia, from March 13-16.

Jared Curtis high school stats

Curtis was named the Gatorade Tennessee football player of the year, along with other accolades.

The 6-foot-4 quarterback plays for Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee. Auburn, South Carolina, Alabama and Ohio State were also in consideration before Georgia and Oregon became the finalists.