Spoken too soon! Georgia Bulldogs landed a big fish in March when 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis, the nation’s No. 1 recruit in the class of 2026, verbally committed to them. However, the Bulldogs didn’t hold onto their prized catch for long, as Curtis has now ‘DECOMMITTED.’ But is all that hype around a junior from Nashville (Tennessee) Christian School worth it?

You bet that. Curtis threw for 2,522 yards and 25 touchdowns with nine interceptions in his sophomore season and committed to the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound signal-caller from Nashville, being one of the most sought-after passers in the country, took on X to announce the bad news.

“This morning I spoke with coach Smart and [offensive coordinator Mike Bobo] and let them know that I still love Georgia, but would like to take some more time to explore all my options so I can make the best, most informed decision for my future. I let them know it just doesn’t seem right or fair to stay committed while checking out other programs.”

Now, with his recruitment opened, there come all the hungry lions to grab the meat. You name them, Alabama, Florida, Clemson, Texas, Miami, Tennessee, etc. Damm like everybody! And why not? Curtis was the highest-rated pocket passer of his year. “He’s got the world by the tail right now,” Nashville Christian head coach Jeff Brothers said. Apart from the stats, his exceptional skill in eluding pressure, making plays, and anticipating with accuracy at all levels of the field makes him stand out.

Mr. QB of class 2026, Curtis expanded his recruitment saga with a visit to Lincoln Riley’s USC. On the unofficial visit to USC, he collected another offer, like those infinity stones. Amidst the predictions of which will be his new school, what is Jared’s preference?

Is USC in line for Jared Curtis next?

While we can only draw perspectives. There might be a slight probability when he said this. “I definitely have to get back up there for sure,” Curtis told On3, highlighting a strong rapport with USC’s offensive coordinator, Luke Huard. Jared was left star-struck by Lincoln Riley just by how good he’s with quarterbacks. After all, he’s known for producing Heisman-worthy QBs like Caleb Williams, Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield. On top of that, the young prodigy likes the weather in LA. He was a Georgia commit by the time of the visit. But he was clearly exploring his options!

Well, it would be too soon to say anything, especially after he backed off from his pledge to Georgia. While the 2024-25 season is still young, the Nashville Christian football team is 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the district. Jared Curtis alone has thrown for 1,624 yards and ran for 385 yards and 11 touchdowns, showcasing his impressive arm talent. As the coveted quarterback continues his recruitment process, it