JUST IN: No. 1 Player in America, Five-Star Quarterback Jared Curtis Commits to Georgia Bulldogs Over Ohio State and Texas for 2025 Class
By Taylor Vance | National Recruiting Insider | June 23, 2025
In a monumental recruiting victory that will reverberate across college football for years to come, Jared Curtis, the No. 1 overall prospect in the nation and a generational five-star quarterback from Nashville, Tennessee, has officially committed to the University of Georgia, choosing the Bulldogs over powerhouse contenders Ohio State and Texas.
Curtis, a 6’4”, 225-pound dual-threat phenom out of Nashville Christian School, made the announcement during a nationally televised segment on ESPN’s College Football Live, capping months of speculation and intense recruiting battles. The announcement, delivered with a calm smile and a confident “Go Dawgs,” was followed by thunderous applause from the studio audience and celebrations throughout Athens.
> “I prayed about this, talked it over with my family and my coaches, and in the end, Georgia just felt like home,” Curtis said. “It’s where I believe I can grow the most—on the field, in the film room, and as a person. Coach Smart’s vision matched mine.”
A Program-Altering Talent
Jared Curtis is widely regarded as the most polished high school quarterback prospect since Trevor Lawrence, and his junior season stat line reads like a Heisman campaign: 4,582 passing yards, 51 touchdowns, just 4 interceptions, and 736 rushing yards with 12 more scores. His blend of arm strength, touch, mobility, and football IQ has drawn comparisons to both Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
247Sports, On3, Rivals, and ESPN all rank Curtis as the No. 1 player in the nation across all positions, and NFL scouts already project him as a future Top 5 draft pick.
Georgia’s QB Room Just Got Crowded—and Elite
Curtis’ commitment is a major coup for head coach Kirby Smart, who now has a quarterback room that features elite depth and terrifying upside. Georgia’s offense, traditionally known for its bruising run game and defensive excellence, has taken a sharp turn toward explosive quarterback play in recent years, and Curtis appears to be the crown jewel of that evolution.
> “We believe Jared is the kind of player who doesn’t just win games—he transforms programs,” Coach Smart said after the announcement. “His leadership, toughness, and talent are unmatched. We’re fired up to welcome him to Athens.”
Impact Across the Nation
The ripple effects of Curtis’ commitment were immediate. Ohio State and Texas, both finalists in his recruitment, were left scrambling to regroup. Curtis had visited Columbus twice and Austin three times, and many insiders believed the Buckeyes were slight favorites until Georgia’s official visit weekend in early June—a visit Curtis reportedly called “life-changing.”
Recruiting experts believe his decision could sway other top talents, particularly elite receivers and offensive linemen, toward Georgia’s already-loaded 2025 class.
Legacy in the Making
With Curtis in the fold, Georgia now holds the No. 1 spot in the 2025 national recruiting rankings, and the Bulldogs appear poised to reload for another championship run well into the next decade.
Fans have already begun drawing comparisons between Curtis and Georgia legend Matthew Stafford, while some whisper that he could be even better.
As the dust settles and the Dawgs celebrate, one thing is crystal clear:
Jared Curtis didn’t just commit to Georgia—he may have committed to history.
