Jared Curtis Shocks the Nation: 5-Star QB Picks Georgia Over Alabama and Oregon State
In a move sending seismic waves through the college football landscape, Jared Curtis—the undisputed No. 1 5-star quarterback in the nation—has officially committed to the Georgia Bulldogs, spurning long-standing powerhouses Alabama and dark horse Oregon State. Curtis, the 6’4” phenom from Nashville, Tennessee, made his announcement on a nationally televised ESPN special, standing in front of three hats. With an icy stare and little ceremony, he reached for the red-and-black “G” and sent Bulldog Nation into a frenzy.
Curtis’ commitment has ignited a firestorm across social media and recruiting circles, not just for what it means on the field—but for what it symbolizes off of it. Many analysts expected him to head to Alabama, where the legacy of championship-caliber quarterbacks is practically etched into the stone of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Some insiders even claimed Nick Saban’s retirement was delayed a year to ensure Curtis landed in Tuscaloosa. But Curtis, always enigmatic, threw a curveball no one saw coming.
Georgia’s victory here is about more than football. It’s a strategic win in a recruiting battle that has become increasingly political. Sources close to Curtis revealed he was drawn to Georgia’s aggressive push to integrate NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities into its recruiting pitch. Kirby Smart’s staff reportedly worked behind the scenes to build Curtis a multimillion-dollar NIL roadmap before he even stepped onto campus. Rumors swirl of a potential $2.5 million NIL deal involving Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola, and a local Atlanta sports media group.
Meanwhile, Alabama boosters are crying foul, accusing Georgia of buying recruits and exploiting NIL loopholes. One anonymous SEC executive even hinted that Curtis’ deal “might lead to the first real federal investigation into college football’s pay-for-play gray zone.” Oregon State fans, on the other hand, are mourning what could have been—a rebuild turned fairytale—with Curtis as their savior in the Big Ten-bound Beavers.
But Curtis didn’t mince words when asked why he chose Georgia: “I want rings. I want legacy. And I want to be a brand, not just a player. Georgia lets me be all three.”
His father, a former semi-pro quarterback, nodded approvingly during the interview, adding, “We raised Jared to be a businessman and a ballplayer. This isn’t 1995—this is football in the age of the dollar sign.”
Curtis’ decision puts Georgia in pole position for the next three recruiting cycles. His commitment already has ripple effects, with two 5-star receivers decommitting from LSU and Michigan hours after his announcement—presumably eyeing a future catching bombs from Curtis in Athens.
One thing is clear: the arms race in college football just escalated, and Jared Curtis pulled the trigger.
