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06-07-2025
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In-state running back commits to Tennessee
Tennessee received a rugby commitment from a 2025 high school football prospect. Brock Haywood committed to the Vols after playing running back and linebacker at Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee. "Speed, power, vision, Brock Haywood is making the switch and bringing his playmaker mentality to Tennessee rugby," Tennessee announced. "From Friday nights under the lights to battles on the pitch, welcome to Rocky Top, Brock!" Advertisement Nashville Christian won a Tennessee Division II-A state championship in 2024. The Vols will kick off their 2025 rugby season Aug. 30 with two matches at Tennessee Rugby Park. Tennessee will face Kentucky reserves (11:30 a.m. EDT) and Queens University (3 p.m. EDT). Tennessee will also host Ohio State, Georgia and South Carolina, while playing at Appalachian State, Clemson and Alabama during the 2025 regular season. PHOTOS: Greg Janowick's rugby career at Tennessee Tennessee won a 2021 national championship under head coach Marty Bradley. Since 2022, he has served as the Vols' director of rugby. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Nashville Christian running back commits to Vols
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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Highlights of 5-star Georgia QB commit Jared Curtis
Five-star Georgia Bulldogs quarterback commit Jared Curtis is the top ranked player at his position in the class of 2026. Curtis is a foundational piece for coach Kirby Smart and Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback plays high school football for Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee. Curtis projects as the quarterback of the future for Georgia. Advertisement During his 2024 high school season, completed 40 touchdown passes and threw just three interceptions. Curtis completed over 70 percent of his passes for 2,830 yards as a junior. Curtis is a big, mobile quarterback. As a rusher, he added 637 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns on 88 carries. He helped Nashville Christian go 12-1 and win their first state championship since 2015. Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis (2) celebrates after the win over Columbia Academy in the TSSAA Bluecross Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Curtis and Nashville Christian defeated Columbia Academy 49-21 in the 2024 state championship. In the game, Curtis passed for 158 yards including two touchdowns. He also added 60 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Curtis showcased the value of his mobility and strength in the red zone in the state championship. He does not easily go down at first contact as a rusher, but is also more than capable of connecting with his receivers with deep, accurate passes. Jared Curtis 2024 state championship highlights Curtis is the complete package at quarterback. It may take him a bit of time to adjust to the speed of college football like any other freshman. He has the talent to start right away as a true freshman if things click for him. Advertisement Curtis had one deflected pass that was lucky to not be intercepted, but did a good job of finding his guys a few times in tight coverage. The Nashville Christian star can extend plays and forces defenses to defend the entire field due to his dual threat ability. Follow UGAWire on Instagram! This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Highlights, analysis of 5-star Georgia Bulldogs QB commit Jared Curtis
USA Today
15-06-2025
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Highlights of 5-star Georgia QB commit Jared Curtis
Highlights of 5-star Georgia QB commit Jared Curtis Five-star Georgia Bulldogs quarterback commit Jared Curtis is the top ranked player at his position in the class of 2026. Curtis is a foundational piece for coach Kirby Smart and Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback plays high school football for Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee. Curtis projects as the quarterback of the future for Georgia. During his 2024 high school season, completed 40 touchdown passes and threw just three interceptions. Curtis completed over 70 percent of his passes for 2,830 yards as a junior. Curtis is a big, mobile quarterback. As a rusher, he added 637 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns on 88 carries. He helped Nashville Christian go 12-1 and win their first state championship since 2015. Curtis and Nashville Christian defeated Columbia Academy 49-21 in the 2024 state championship. In the game, Curtis passed for 158 yards including two touchdowns. He also added 60 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Curtis showcased the value of his mobility and strength in the red zone in the state championship. He does not easily go down at first contact as a rusher, but is also more than capable of connecting with his receivers with deep, accurate passes. Jared Curtis 2024 state championship highlights Curtis is the complete package at quarterback. It may take him a bit of time to adjust to the speed of college football like any other freshman. He has the talent to start right away as a true freshman if things click for him. Curtis had one deflected pass that was lucky to not be intercepted, but did a good job of finding his guys a few times in tight coverage. The Nashville Christian star can extend plays and forces defenses to defend the entire field due to his dual threat ability. Follow UGAWire on Instagram!
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Update: Jared Curtis, a 5-star QB, picks Georgia football over Oregon
Note: Due to a technical issue, The Tennessean was unable to stream Jared Curtis' commitment to Georgia football. Jared Curtis is set to make his commitment between Georgia football and Oregon. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound five-star quarterback revealed his choice at 4:30 p.m. today in a live announcement at Nashville Christian. Advertisement Curtis announced at a school press conference that he has committed to Georgia. Curtis, a former Georgia commitment, is ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class and No. 2 player nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. More: Jared Curtis makes Nashville Christian the best show in TSSAA football finals | Estes More: Why Jared Curtis enjoyed winning TSSAA football state championship more than Alabama visit He had also been considering Auburn, South Carolina, Alabama and Ohio State before trimming his list on February 25. What time is Jared Curtis college football commitment? Curtis is scheduled to announce his commitment at 4:30 p.m. Monday Who is Jared Curtis, Oregon Ducks football target? Curtis is physically ready for college, with a big arm and a strong body. Advertisement Curtis finished his junior season 179-of-255 passing for 2,830 yards passing, 40 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also led Nashville Christian (12-1) in rushing with 637 yards and 18 touchdowns on 88 carries. Curtis led Nashville Christian to the TSSAA football Division II-A state title in December and raked in multiple accolades. He was voted as Tennessee Titans DII-A Mr. Football and also claimed the Gatorade Tennessee football player of the year award. Jared Curtis weighing offers from Georgia football's Kirby Smart, Oregon's Curtis committed to Georgia in March 2024, maintained he was firm with the Bulldogs in August as schools kept calling, then reopened his recruitment months later in October. Advertisement Georgia remained in the picture. But Oregon and Lanning, a former Smart assistant, made a big push. Tyler Palmateer covers high school sports for The Tennessean. Have a story idea for him? Reach Tyler at tpalmateer@ and on the X platform, @tpalmateer83. He also writes The Tennessean's high school sports newsletter, The Bootleg. Subscribe to the newsletter here. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Jared Curtis college football commitment live stream. Curtis picks Georgia
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Top 2026 QB chooses SEC powerhouse over Oregon
The top QB in the 2026 recruiting class has decided on his college home. Jared Curtis announced he would be headed to Georgia next year. The nation's top passer who's also noted as the No. 2 overall recruit will be a great fit for Kirby Smart and his staff. Advertisement The Nashville Christian School (Tennessee) prospect has Georgia and Oregon in his final two schools. Curtis had the choice of taking millions of dollars at either program. He's noted as the top high school football player (No. 16 overall) with a $2.7 NIL valuation, according to On3. Curtis will likely be working with a combined pool of revenue streams from UGA. He comes to Athens months after inking first major NIL deal with Leaf Trading Cards. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound five-star quarterback finished his junior season 179-of-255 passing for 2,830 yards passing, 40 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also led Nashville Christian in rushing with 88 carries for 637 yards and 18 touchdowns. Curtis led Nashville Christian to the TSSAA football Division II-A state title in December and raked in multiple accolades. He was voted as Tennessee Titans DII-A Mr. Football and also claimed the Gatorade Tennessee football player of the year award. Advertisement "Refined and polished passer that matches a higher floor with a higher ceiling, 247Sports Andrew Ivins said about Curtis. "Possess not only the desired build for the position, but also elite pocket-passing qualities to go along with some slick athleticism. Has both the arm and the eyes to constantly tax defenses. Smooth mechanics result in pin-point accuracy on the basic throws while a powerful base helps serve up lasers to both the second and third levels." Related: Livvy Dunne turns heads by crushing retirement life This move will leave Georgia with one of the top classes in the nation for next year. The Bulldogs are coming off a loss in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Notre Dame. Only the third season with three or more losses under Smart. Curtis will be a huge piece for the Bulldogs' future success. Related: Kansas State turning heads with $2.5M NIL power play "Not one that has had many opportunities to throw alongside other blue-chip quarterbacks due to a series of injuries, but should be viewed as one of the top signal callers in the 2026 cycle and a potential multi-year starter for a College Football Playoff contender that can connect on the deep shots and thrive in a structured environment," Ivins added. Georgia will open the 2025 football season against Marshall on Aug. 30.
