One of the most sought-after quarterbacks in the nation has made his decision, and it’s a major win for Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. On Monday, Jared Curtis, the elite signal-caller from Nashville Christian School, announced that he is officially committing to Georgia, reaffirming his belief in the program that initially won him over early in his recruitment.
Curtis, a consensus five-star prospect in the 2026 class, had previously been committed to Georgia in 2024 before stepping back from that pledge to explore other options. His recruitment became a tightly contested battle between the Bulldogs and the Oregon Ducks, with both programs offering compelling visions for his future. Ultimately, Georgia’s consistency, primarily through the work of offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, proved too strong to ignore.
Standing at 6-foot-4 and tipping the scales at 225 pounds, Curtis is a prototypical modern quarterback—equally dangerous through the air and on the ground. As a junior, he lit up defenses with over 2,800 passing yards and 40 touchdowns while adding nearly 640 yards and 18 scores with his legs. That dynamic ability is part of what makes him such a cornerstone addition to Georgia’s future. Kirby Smart has had one starting quarterback with dynamic mobility, Stetson Bennett IV. That guy went on to win two national titles.
Curtis’s decision sends a ripple effect through the 2026 recruiting landscape. Not only does it solidify Georgia’s quarterback room for the years ahead, but it also re-establishes Athens as a premier destination for elite playmakers. Curtis’s commitment could influence others to follow suit in a class that still has several high-profile names on the board, like Jackson Cantwell, Ryan Mosely, and Tyler Atkinson, to name a few.
Georgia has shown a clear commitment to landing the nation’s best at the quarterback position, and Curtis may be the most impactful yet. After prioritizing him over other top prospects, including in-state phenom Julian “Juju” Lewis when he was a part of the 2026 class before reclassifying and signing with Colorado, the Bulldogs showed what kind of desire they had for and what kind of confidence they had in the signal caller from Music City. Now, their patience and persistence have paid off.
With Curtis locked in, in addition to the quarterbacks Georgia already has on the roster, look for the Dawgs to be in the thick of the SEC and national title picture for quite some time.