QB Jared Curtis, No. 2 player in country, commits to Georgia football 2026 class
The No. 2 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class has re-committed to the Bulldogs, announcing his decision on Monday afternoon. Curtis picked Georgia over the other finalist, Oregon. He had been originally committed to the Bulldogs in March 2024, but decommitted in October.
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Curtis, who is ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, made official visits to Eugene, Oregon, from March 8-12 and Athens, Georgia, from March 13-16.
The 6-foot-4 quarterback plays for Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee. Auburn, South Carolina, Alabama and Ohio State were also in consideration before Georgia and Oregon became the finalists.
Here’s what you need to know about Curtis’ decision to commit to Smart and the Bulldogs:
Jared Curtis 247 rating
Star rating: Five stars
National ranking: No. 2 overall
Positional ranking: No. 1 quarterback
State ranking: No. 1 player from Tenneessee
Curtis is a five-star prospect out of Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to 247Sports’ Composite rankings. He is the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2026 class, the No. 1 quarterback and the No. 1 player from Tennessee.
He is the first five-star prospect to sign with Georgia since Brock Vandagriff signed with the Bulldogs in 2021.
Jared Curtis high school stats
According to the Nashville Tennessean ― part of the USA TODAY Network ― Curtis finished his junior season completing 179 of 255 passes for 2,830 yards and 40 touchdowns to three interceptions. He added 637 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground. He led Nashville Christian to a 12-1 record in 2024 and a TSSAA football Division II-A state title.
In a monumental recruiting win, the Georgia Bulldogs have secured a commitment from **Jared Curtis**, the nation’s No. 2 overall player and top-ranked quarterback in the Class of 2026. This massive pledge bolsters an already impressive future for Kirby Smart’s program, signaling Georgia’s continued dominance on the recruiting trail.
Curtis, a dynamic dual-threat quarterback from Nashville Christian School in Tennessee, chose the Bulldogs over a host of national powerhouses. His decision sends shockwaves through the recruiting world, solidifying Georgia’s position as a premier destination for elite quarterback talent.
Known for his exceptional arm strength, pinpoint accuracy, and athleticism, Curtis possesses all the tools to be a future superstar in Athens. His commitment is a testament to the strong relationships built by the Georgia coaching staff and the program’s proven track record of developing top-tier quarterbacks.
This early commitment from such a high-profile player provides significant momentum for Georgia’s 2026 class and is likely to attract other top prospects to join him in Athens. The future of Georgia football looks incredibly bright with Curtis at the helm.
