The nation’s No. 1 recruit in the class of 2026 has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs. Quarterback Jared Curtis, who is ranked as a five-star recruit, is Georgia’s first commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Curtis is a rising junior at Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback is the nation’s No. 1 player at his position, per 247Sports. Curtis is the top-ranked recruit in Tennessee.
The Nashville Christian standout has recent scholarship offers from Texas, Washington and Florida. Jared Curtis is considered a pocket passer, but has solid mobility.
Curtis gives Kirby Smart and Georgia football an excellent foundation in the class of 2026. The Bulldogs are looking for their quarterback of the future after the Carson Beck era. Georgia’s back-up quarterback, Gunner Stockton, is an option for Georgia moving forward. Beck technically could return in 2025, but that seems unlikely at this point.
Georgia Bulldogs football fans were fired up on social media after Jared Curtis announced his commitment to the University of Georgia!
Could be UGA's first 5-star QB since Brock Vandagriff
BOOM: No. 1 player Jared Curtis commits to Georgia!
GEORGIA HAS YET ANOTHER 5âï¸ QB in the fold.
Gooooooo Dawgs!!! pic.twitter.com/HO08tXrstO
— ð« LEE Ring (@HBTFD1) March 23, 2024
Curtis has a great arm
Effortless velocity from new Georgia QB commit Jared Curtis.
pic.twitter.com/hwmmp91hBZ— J.C. Shelton (@JCShelton_) March 23, 2024
Curtis' commitment
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
Does this mean Georgia will miss out on Julian Lewis (USC commit)?
Auburn 2025 QB Recruiting
UGA taking 2026 âââââ QB Jared Curtis means the sweepstakes for Julian Lewis have gotten more interesting for Auburnð§
âââââ QB Julian Lewis ð
ââââ QB Husan Longstreet ð
ââââ QB KJ Lacey ————
ââââ QB TJ Lateef ————Auburnâ¦
— Jeremy (@SouthernFB1993) March 24, 2024
Georgia's first big recruiting win in the 2026 cycle
Massive catch for the Georgia Bulldogs Landing fight 5* quarterback Jared Curtis 6'4" 225 Nashville Christian HS. this young man has all the tools. I was impressed with his arm strength. poise, leadership ability and foot speed. Athletic enough to run for plus yardage. pic.twitter.com/UD24K9Prrj
— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) March 23, 2024
Looking at 2026 quarterback prospects
Four-star QB Jared Curtis is the first ranked 2026 pro-style quarterback off the board to Georgia.
Here's a look at the top 10: pic.twitter.com/4GZTzwtxfX
— Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) March 23, 2024
On-field success helps recruiting
Georgia Football Last 5 Years:
2023: 13-1, Orange Bowl Champs
2022: 15-0, National Champs
2021: 14-1, National Champs
2020: 8-2, Peach Bowl Champs
2019: 12-2, Sugar Bowl Champs
Jared Curtis wanting this makes sense.— Sam Block (@theblockspot) March 23, 2024
Kirby Smart's classic reaction!
Go Dawgs !!
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) March 23, 2024
Curtis' commitment surprised one fan
I knew once Juju Lewis reclassified we had a great shot of getting Jared Curtis, but man it felt like his recruitment has gone cold. No news of visits or anything. This was a complete shock to me he committed this early. Now we have to hold onto him
— Josh Simmonsâ«ð´ð (@JoshSimmons33) March 23, 2024
Another recruiting win for Kirby Smart
JARED CURTIS -> GEORGIA ð¶
Huge get for the Bulldogs. Kirby Smart continues to shine in recruiting. The best of the best want to win football games⦠and Kirby has proven that at Georgia, you win at an elite level. #GoDawgs ð¥ pic.twitter.com/406FLi9qjo— Sam Block (@theblockspot) March 23, 2024
Curtis is home
— Jared Curtis 2026 QB (@Jaredcurtis37) March 24, 2024
