Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, one of the most highly sought-after recruits in the 2026 class, has officially narrowed his college decision to two powerhouse programs: Georgia and Oregon. After an extensive recruitment process that included an initial commitment to Georgia, a decommitment, and a period of reevaluation, Curtis has now set a firm commitment date of May 5. His decision is expected to have a significant impact on the college football landscape, as he is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in his class.
Standing at 6-foot-3.5 and weighing 225 pounds, Curtis has demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership on the field. As a junior at Nashville Christian School in Tennessee, he led his team to a Division II-A state championship while compiling an impressive 10-2 record. His performance throughout the season was nothing short of elite, as he completed 70.2% of his passes for 2,830 yards, throwing 40 touchdowns against just three interceptions. In addition to his passing prowess, Curtis proved to be a dynamic dual-threat quarterback, rushing for 637 yards and 18 touchdowns. His ability to dominate both through the air and on the ground has solidified his status as the No. 1 quarterback in the nation and the No. 5 overall player in the 2026 class, according to On3.
Curtis’ recruitment has been a rollercoaster. He originally committed to Georgia in March of last year, giving the Bulldogs an early edge in securing one of the top quarterbacks in the country. However, in October, he decided to reopen his recruitment, backing off his initial pledge to UGA. This decision allowed other programs to re-enter the race, with Oregon emerging as the biggest challenger. By February, Curtis had narrowed his choices down to just two schools: Georgia and Oregon.
The battle between the Bulldogs and the Ducks for Curtis’ commitment is particularly intriguing due to the coaching connections between the two programs. Oregon’s head coach, Dan Lanning, previously served as a defensive coordinator under Georgia’s Kirby Smart before taking over at Oregon. Lanning has continued to build the Ducks into a formidable national contender, and his prior experience with Georgia’s system makes this recruiting showdown all the more compelling.
Curtis has already made multiple visits to both programs and is scheduled to be in Athens for Georgia’s G-Day spring game on April 12. Additionally, he has set official visits for Oregon on June 6 and Georgia on June 13. However, he plans to have his commitment finalized before those trips, meaning that by the time he steps on campus in June, he will already be locked into his future school.
As the countdown to May 5 continues, speculation remains high regarding where Curtis will ultimately land. Will he head out west and join Lanning’s Oregon program, or will he return to the program he originally committed to and play for Smart at Georgia? With both schools aggressively pursuing him, it’s clear that neither will ease up in their efforts to secure his commitment. The coming weeks will be crucial as Curtis makes his final decision, setting the stage for one of the biggest recruiting announcements of the year.
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