The 2026 recruiting class confronted a serious shake-up two weeks in the past when five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, ranked because the No. 3 participant within the cycle, decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs.
Curtis had been dedicated to Georgia since March, however that didn’t cease different groups from trying to aggressively pursue the 6’4’’, 225-pound quarterback, who’s taking part in his junior season at Nashville Christian Faculty in Tennessee.
Now along with his recruitment absolutely opened up, what are the following steps for Curtis as he appears to be like to seek out his subsequent dwelling?
Whereas there have been a variety of frontrunners again in March earlier than Curtis dedicated to Georgia, it looks as if the five-star will take into account a variety of faculties, with the Ohio State Buckeyes main the cost, as they had been shut again throughout the preliminary race for the quarterback.
Curtis will probably be at Ohio State later subsequent month for a go to, however is anticipated to see a variety of faculties earlier than making his determination.
The Auburn Tigers are within the combine, getting a go to this weekend, whereas the Oregon Geese will earn a visit subsequent weekend. Following that, Georgia stays part of the dialog, getting a go to earlier than Ohio State will get a visit on November twenty third for the Indiana Hoosiers recreation.
Two different groups that may doubtless be within the combine are the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Alabama Crimson Tide, with the latter getting a go to from Curtis on November thirtieth for his or her recreation towards the Auburn Tigers.
So, there are a selection of main suitors right here for the highest quarterback within the junior class, which may delay the method extra as Curtis evaluates all of his choices.
Again close to his dedication, Curtis had instructed On3’s Hayes Fawcett that Oregon was the chief within the clubhouse, which prompted the journey out to Eugene on November ninth.
Oregon’s place on this race is definitely intriguing, as they at the moment have a dedication from four-star quarterback Jonas Williams, a top-10 participant on the place within the class.
This could possibly be a wide-open race, nonetheless, as none of his different high suitors have a quarterback commit within the class but, organising for a aggressive race for the five-star.
With all the excitement surrounding Curtis’s recruitment, let’s break down the abilities he may convey on the subsequent degree.
A two-year starter at Nashville Christian, Curtis began as a sophomore, throwing for two,522 yards, 25 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, whereas finishing 56.1 p.c of his passes. He additionally rushed for 543 yards and 13 touchdowns, exhibiting a few of his dual-threat potential.
Quick-forward to this yr and Curtis threw for two,116 yards, 26 touchdowns and three interceptions, averaging 15.9 yards per try and finishing 70.7 p.c of his passes up to now. He’s additionally rushed for 411 yards and 12 touchdowns on 8.7 yards per carry.
Curtis is likely one of the lone high 2026 quarterbacks who stay uncommitted at this stage, together with five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, whom many undertaking will land at his home-state college, the USC Trojans.
Who will in the end land Curtis right here within the 2026 class? Solely time will inform.
