5-star junior quarterback Jared Curtis On3.com's Hayes Fawcett announced Wednesday that Georgia football, Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State, South Carolina and Auburn are his top six schools.
Curtis responded, “Where is (home)?” To Fawcett's post: Curtis' top schools were cited on the 'X' platform, formerly Twitter.
curtisThe 6-foot-4, 225-pound former Georgia product out of Nashville Christian. Selected as the 2nd quarterback among 5-star prospects He is the nation's No. 4 player in the class of 2026, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Curtis told the Tennessean in December that doses would likely be administered this summer. He decommitted from Georgia in October, but said the Bulldogs are still one of his top schools.
Curtis led Nashville Christian to the TSSAA Football Division II-A state title in December and earned several awards. He was named Tennessee Titans DII-A Mr. Football and also won the Gatorade Tennessee Football Player of the Year Award.
He finished his sophomore season 179-of-255 with 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 hinted that South Carolina is recruiting him hardest among his top schools. Ohio State's appeal could increase as its College Football Playoff run continues in the national championship game against Notre Dame on Jan. 20.
Curtis is also hosting home visits for the first time. He recently posted photos on social media of a visit by Auburn quarterbacks coach Kent Austin and Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo.
Is Jared Curtis the #1 QB recruit for 2026?
Curtis was once the No. 1 QB recruiter in the 2026 class, but is now No. 2. The 247Sports Composite, which considers rankings across all recruiting services, now lists Tennessee football commit Faizon Brandon at No. 1.
Contact sports writer Tyler Palmateer at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and X Platform (formerly Twitter) @tpalmateer83.
2025-01-16 00:01:06
QB Jared Curtis' top six schools in 2026 include Georgia football and Alabama.
