The rich got richer as the #1 quarterback in the Class of 2026 announced his commitment to Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Jared Curtis, who hails from Nashville, Tennessee, chose Georgia over power programs such as Alabama, Ohio State and Texas.
#Georgia has received a commitment from Jared Curtis from Nashville Christian School in Nashville, TN.
He is the #1 QB in the 2026 Recruiting Class (according to the 247 Sports Composite).#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/YJow05yO6m
— The Bulldawg Report (@ReportBulldawg) March 23, 2024
“He just told [Georgia head coach Kirby Smart] … We are so excited,” Curtis’ mother, Barbara, said to Steve Wiltfong of 247Spoirts.
Ranked the ninth overall player in the Class of 2026, Curtis is universally-viewed as a top-level prospect.
It’s ok Kirby will start a walk on over him because he request to much in NIL. Yes I’m still salty Bennet beat us
— Mike Wilson (@Reaplays9) March 23, 2024
In his junior year of high school, Curtis threw for 2,522 yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
He also flashed impressive mobility and amassed 543 rushing yards and 13 scores on the ground.
Does Kirk Herbstreit know his dad? Hopefully not.
— NOVAFalconFan (@NOVAFalconFan) March 23, 2024
Described by Andrew Ivins of 247Sports as a “big-armed quarterback prospect with some moxie,” Curtis has drawn attention from top-tier programs across the nation.
Ultimately, Curtis decided that Athens is where he wants to be.
“Just the way all their coaching staff is together and how are they are supportive to each other, and I know they’re settled and not going anywhere,” Curtis said of Smart’s staff at Georgia.
“Just the way they’ll develop me as a person and player and the people around me will always help me get to the next level,” he added in reference to why he chose the Dawgs.
Staffordish
— phillip yoo (@phillip_yoo) March 23, 2024
“I’m home! Go Dawgs!” Curtis exclaimed in a statement to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 QB Jared Curtis has Committed to Georgia, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’4 225 QB from Nashville, TN chose the Bulldogs over Ohio State, Texas, Alabama, & Oklahoma
Curtis is one of the Top signal-callers in the ‘26 Class (per On3)
“I’m home! Go… pic.twitter.com/K5ANs07fxT
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 23, 2024
There’s no doubt Georgia is still feeling the pain from their devastating loss to Alabama in last season’s SEC Championship Game.
The surprising defeat cost the Bulldogs a chance at a historic three-peat.
Social media reacts: 5-star QB Jared Curtis commits to Georgia football https://t.co/Tw4vWfKbvp pic.twitter.com/gVY3EQlJ3F
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) March 25, 2024
Looking ahead, Georgia is expected to be top contenders to win the national title next season. In many ways, it feels like we’re on a Bulldogs-Buckeyes collision course.
Led by Heisman Trophy favorite Carson Beck, it would be shocking to not see Georgia make a (very) deep run in the new 12-team playoff field.
Georgia on a revenge tour is going to be fun in 2024, and the passing attack could be a major problem.@CFN365 Top 10 returning players for the Georgia Bulldogs this year. https://t.co/3tcBodszpG
— Joe Broback (@joebroback) March 22, 2024
What are your thoughts on Curtis’ decision to commit to Georgia?
As far as next season is concerned, do you think the Dawgs have a better team on paper than Ohio State?
Are we looking at yet another national championship for Kirby’s squad???
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