It started with whispers and closed-door visits. A few leaked texts. A couple of crystal balls flipping. Then BOOM! Kirby Smart did it again. The kind of power move that makes 133 other college football programs stare at the ceiling at 2 a.m., wondering how they’re supposed to keep up. Monday morning, Georgia snatched the country’s No. 1 QB out from under Oregon’s nose. This is the start of a whole recruiting earthquake. Kirby’s cooking up something nasty, and the SEC better tighten their chin straps.
Jared Curtis, the No. 1 ranked quarterback and overall prospect in the 2026 class, didn’t just commit—he doubled down. He reaffirmed that Georgia was the move after teasing a Ducks flip. And the Bulldogs didn’t stop there. Two days later, an insider dropped a bombshell on the ‘UGA Football at Dawg Post’ podcast: Georgia’s not done. Kirby Smart’s going to run it back in the recruiting leaderboard.
They got another 5-star on the radar. Nope, not talking about Jackson Cantwell. “Jared Curtis is back on board, I think Cederian Morgan could be that guy. It’s going to be tough, but we’ll see how this official visit goes the weekend of May 16th. If things go well, I could see Georgia pushing hard for this elite wide receiver. He’s the number two ranked wide receiver in the country, number 19 overall…And listen, Georgia’s going to take a big-time swing here.”
Now Cederian Morgan isn’t just some ‘maybe we’ll see’ target. This man is HIM. A 6’4, 210-pound monster. The No. 2 wide receiver in the class. 70 grabs, 1,162 yards, 14 tuddies. Big plays, big frame, big attitude. And Georgia wants in. “He’s trending Alabama’s way, but Auburn’s on him too,” the insider said. “But James Coley (Bulldogs wideout coach) is locked in. He ain’t wasting no time.”
Kirby Smart isn’t just recruiting—he’s running a damn dynasty factory. Since 2016, Georgia hasn’t finished outside the top 3 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. While other programs brag about a single top-ranked class (Ahem, Texas), Georgia lives there. 2026 is no different. Only 8 commitments in, and UGA’s already No. 7 nationally. That’s called quality over quantity.
Let’s talk talent. Jared Curtis is the crown jewel, but he’s far from alone. The Bulldogs got Zech Fort, a four-star safety outta IMG Academy, bringing heat to the secondary. Vance Spafford, a burner WR from Cali, and Brady Marchese, the hometown deep threat from Cartersville, keep Curtis locked and loaded. Lincoln Keyes, a 6’6 tight end (yes, SIX-SIX), adds some serious meat to the passing game. And in the trenches? Graham Houston, a 305-pound road grader, plus Seven Cloud—yes, that’s his real name—who clocks in at 6’3, 325. Not going to lie, the Bulldogs got some serious muscle.
Now with Jared Curtis on the leash, the Bulldogs could potentially lock in on Big Jackson Cantwell. The No. 1 overall player in the entire class of 2026. And he’s pulling up to Athens on May 10—just three days before his May 13 commitment. If Kirby bags him, it might be game over for other SEC and B1G coaches.
Kirby Smart’s recruiting supremacy
While other schools out here playing checkers, Kirby’s knee-deep in 4D chess. LSU might be holding that No. 1 SEC spot for now, but it’s just May. Arkansas? Yeah, they got 15 commits, but their average ranking isn’t that crazy.
Meanwhile, Georgia’s sitting pretty with eight commits, stacking top-tier talent like LEGOs. No fluff. All dawg. And the scary part? Kirby Smart isn’t even hit turbo yet. The official visit wave is just warming up. Once these boys set foot in Athens and see the facilities, the culture, the rings? Man, it’s a wrap. By December, the Dawgs will be in the Top 3. And according to Hayes Fawcett, the Bulldogs might even finish No. 1 by signing day.
But this isn’t just about names and stars. It’s the method behind the madness. Kirby’s got Georgia locked down with an in-state pipeline that feeds him straight fire every year. Then he sprinkles in some national magic—pulling Cali burners, Midwest linemen, and Florida speed demons like it’s nothing. And what really separates Kirby? He isn’t just grabbing talent—he develops it. Georgia continues to send players to the League. He turns raw athletes into NFL pros. And recruits see that. Parents see that. Agents see that. That’s why players like Jared Curtis, who could’ve chased West Coast flash or SEC spotlight, chose stability, development, and legacy. He chose Smart.
So while everybody else is out here playing backyard ball, Kirby’s running a Fortune 500. And now with Jared Curtis locked, Morgan on the radar, and Cantwell circling Athens like a hawk—yeah, it’s about to get ugly for the rest of y’all.
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