What Jared Curtis' commitment means to Georgia's 2026 class
Despite that decision, Smart and the Bulldogs never let up and remained a constant presence in Curtis' recruitment.
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That consistency paid off Monday afternoon as the five-star quarterback out of Nashville Christian announced that he had recommitted to the Bulldogs in a decision between Georgia and Oregon.
A few schools made the list for Curtis following his October decommitment. That list was narrowed down to two in late March after he announced his top two of Georgia and Oregon, as well as his commitment date.
Since then, both schools have gone to work putting together their final pitches for Curtis. He recently hosted both coaching staff members ahead of his decision.
Ultimately, it was Smart and the Bulldogs that regained his favor, and what a decision it was for them.
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According to 247Sports, Curtis ranks as the No. 13 player in the country and the No. 4 quarterback in the 2026 recruiting cycle. The 247Sports Composite ranking is much higher on Curtis, ranking him as the No. 2 player in the cycle and No. 1 quarterback.
He adds a massive boost to a Georgia class that is well off where the Bulldogs typically sit in the rankings since Smart returned home to Athens.
Usually a top-three to five team in the rankings, Georgia's 2026 class ranked No. 26. None of their seven pledges at the time ranked as top-100 prospects.
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With Curtis, the Bulldogs jumped significantly in the rankings, which gave them their true cornerstone of the class once again.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: 5-star QB Jared Curtis commits to Georgia Bulldogs over Oregon
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