Georgia Bulldogs have secured a major recruiting victory as top-ranked U.S. football recruit **Jared Curtis**, the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class, has committed to Georgia over Oregon, Florida, and Tennessee [A](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45012261/jared-curtis-top-2026-quarterback-commits-georgia?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuZXNwbi5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL3N0b3J5XC9fXC9pZFwvNDUwMTIyNjFcL2phcmVkLWN1cnRpcy10b3AtMjAyNi1xdWFydGVyYmFjay1jb21taXRzLWdlb3JnaWEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJSd045N0JpYmRmS1RINXdDbXZYenEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoicmV5REJBU0c0V20yc0ZLZ0tCZW43In0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://africa.espn.com/college-football/recruiting/story/_/id/45007761/college-football-recruit-five-star-qb-jared-curtis-commits-georgia-bulldogs-means?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9hZnJpY2EuZXNwbi5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL3JlY3J1aXRpbmdcL3N0b3J5XC9fXC9pZFwvNDUwMDc3NjFcL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGwtcmVjcnVpdC1maXZlLXN0YXItcWItamFyZWQtY3VydGlzLWNvbW1pdHMtZ2VvcmdpYS1idWxsZG9ncy1tZWFucyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJyZXlEQkFTRzRXbTJzRktnS0JlbjciLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJSd045N0JpYmRmS1RINXdDbXZYenEifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). This decision marks a significant moment in the SEC recruiting landscape, as Curtis was one of the most sought-after prospects in the nation.
### A Fierce Recruiting Battle
Curtis, a **6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback** from Nashville, Tennessee, had initially committed to Georgia in March 2024 before reopening his recruitment in October [A](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45012261/jared-curtis-top-2026-quarterback-commits-georgia?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoicmV5REJBU0c0V20yc0ZLZ0tCZW43IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmVzcG4uY29tXC9jb2xsZWdlLWZvb3RiYWxsXC9zdG9yeVwvX1wvaWRcLzQ1MDEyMjYxXC9qYXJlZC1jdXJ0aXMtdG9wLTIwMjYtcXVhcnRlcmJhY2stY29tbWl0cy1nZW9yZ2lhIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiUndOOTdCaWJkZktUSDV3Q212WHpxIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His decision to recommit to the Bulldogs came after intense competition from Oregon, Florida, and Tennessee, with each program making a strong push to land the elite prospect. Sources indicate that Curtis had in-home visits with Georgia offensive coordinator **Mike Bobo** and Oregon playcaller **Will Stein** in the final days leading up to his commitment [A](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45012261/jared-curtis-top-2026-quarterback-commits-georgia?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJSd045N0JpYmRmS1RINXdDbXZYenEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoicmV5REJBU0c0V20yc0ZLZ0tCZW43IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmVzcG4uY29tXC9jb2xsZWdlLWZvb3RiYWxsXC9zdG9yeVwvX1wvaWRcLzQ1MDEyMjYxXC9qYXJlZC1jdXJ0aXMtdG9wLTIwMjYtcXVhcnRlcmJhY2stY29tbWl0cy1nZW9yZ2lhIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### Why Georgia?
Curtis’ choice to return to Georgia was influenced by the program’s **consistent success, elite coaching staff, and strong quarterback development**. Under head coach **Kirby Smart**, Georgia has established itself as a powerhouse in college football, winning multiple national championships and producing top-tier NFL talent. Curtis, who has amassed **7,637 passing yards and 130 total touchdowns** in three varsity seasons, is expected to be a cornerstone of Georgia’s future offensive strategy [A](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45012261/jared-curtis-top-2026-quarterback-commits-georgia?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJSd045N0JpYmRmS1RINXdDbXZYenEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoicmV5REJBU0c0V20yc0ZLZ0tCZW43IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmVzcG4uY29tXC9jb2xsZWdlLWZvb3RiYWxsXC9zdG9yeVwvX1wvaWRcLzQ1MDEyMjYxXC9qYXJlZC1jdXJ0aXMtdG9wLTIwMjYtcXVhcnRlcmJhY2stY29tbWl0cy1nZW9yZ2lhIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### Impact on Georgia’s 2026 Recruiting Class
Curtis’ commitment makes him the **highest-ranked member** of Georgia’s 2026 recruiting class, joining other top recruits such as safety **Zechariah Fort (No. 46 overall)** and wide receivers **Brady Marchese (No. 62) and Vance Spafford (No. 97)** [A](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45012261/jared-curtis-top-2026-quarterback-commits-georgia?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuZXNwbi5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL3N0b3J5XC9fXC9pZFwvNDUwMTIyNjFcL2phcmVkLWN1cnRpcy10b3AtMjAyNi1xdWFydGVyYmFjay1jb21taXRzLWdlb3JnaWEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJSd045N0JpYmRmS1RINXdDbXZYenEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoicmV5REJBU0c0V20yc0ZLZ0tCZW43IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His addition strengthens Georgia’s already impressive recruiting efforts, ensuring that the Bulldogs remain a dominant force in the SEC.
### SEC Implications
Curtis’ decision to turn down offers from Florida and Tennessee is a significant blow to both programs, which were hoping to land a game-changing quarterback for their future campaigns. Florida, under head coach **Billy Napier**, has been aggressively pursuing top talent to rebuild its program, while Tennessee has been making strides in recruiting under **Josh Heupel**. Losing Curtis to Georgia reinforces the Bulldogs’ dominance in the SEC and further solidifies their reputation as a premier destination for elite recruits.
### Looking Ahead
With Curtis now locked in as Georgia’s future quarterback, expectations are high for his development and impact on the program. If he signs later this year, he will become Georgia’s **third highest-ranked quarterback pledge** in the ESPN recruiting era, trailing only **Justin Fields (No. 1 overall in 2018) and Matt Stafford (No. 5 in 2006)** [B](https://africa.espn.com/college-football/recruiting/story/_/id/45007761/college-football-recruit-five-star-qb-jared-curtis-commits-georgia-bulldogs-means?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoicmV5REJBU0c0V20yc0ZLZ0tCZW43IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvYWZyaWNhLmVzcG4uY29tXC9jb2xsZWdlLWZvb3RiYWxsXC9yZWNydWl0aW5nXC9zdG9yeVwvX1wvaWRcLzQ1MDA3NzYxXC9jb2xsZWdlLWZvb3RiYWxsLXJlY3J1aXQtZml2ZS1zdGFyLXFiLWphcmVkLWN1cnRpcy1jb21taXRzLWdlb3JnaWEtYnVsbGRvZ3MtbWVhbnMiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJSd045N0JpYmRmS1RINXdDbXZYenEifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) for the 2026 season, Curtis’ arrival signals a bright future for Georgia football. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as he prepares to take the field in. His commitment ensures that Georgia remains a top contender for future national championships.
As the Bulldogs continue to build their roster
