Jared Curtis‘ recruitment saga has been nothing short of a thrilling daily soap opera episode. Curtis committed to Georgia Bulldogs under HC Kirby Smart back in March of 2024. However, something didn’t go according to his expectations, and he backed off his pledge in October. Ever since, the Nashville Christian has been smoking hot in the portal with every other school butting head for their chances. And in this race to recruit him, Georgia again stands as a major contender, as the Bulldogs are still one of his top choices. Sounds complicated, right? It’s what it is.
The rest of the suitors extended the 2026 class of quarterbacks, an offer including Oregon, Alabama, South Carolina, Auburn, Ohio State, etc. Now, as we are inching near the final decision, Curtis needs to wrap up his choices. So, what does the last-minute intel say of his inevitable destination?
Jared Curtis’ final destination seems to be closer, per latest intel
Initially, after cutting ties with the Bulldogs, Curtis was largely considerate of every school that was after him. But now, he is only eying some top-graded franchises like Alabama, Ohio State, etc. Well, to make it even simpler for you, the stack of Dan Lanning‘s and the Ducks seems to be greater for the Tennessee kid at this point. Jared Curtis has numerous visits lined up on his calendar. He has set official visits to Oregon, Georgia, and South Carolina in June 2025.
On3 is leaning towards Oregon to win the race. “He likes Oregon the most, so I am predicting him to land with Oregon. They already have the nation’s number one ranked recruiting class per the On3 industry and I think as it stands right now they are setting the tone for Jared Curti. And Curtis have been to his top schools numerous times,” Steve Wiltfong added an intriguing layer in the ongoing Dan Lanning’s pursuit.
If Jared Curtis ends up signing with the Oregon Ducks, he will join a quarterback room led by Dante Moore and Akili Smith Jr. Moore is supposed to take the reins of the offense for the 2025 season as a starter after Dillon Gabriel’s departure. He has gained enough experience working behind Gabriel throughout the past season, and now it’s time for him to shine.
As for the 2026 recruiting class, Oregon bagged a commitment from 4-star quarterback Jonas Williams. If Curtis slides in, it will invite another grilling QB competition at Eugene.
Well, despite having some edge, the battle won’t be an easy win for the recruitment monster Dan Lanning. Coaches out there are even adapting illicit methods to get their job done. However, amidst the constant scrutiny by the top-tier schools. Curtis faced a significant blow in his resume.
Jared Curtis’ NIL profile showcases a massive dissonance amidst recruitment drama
Jared Curtis has been lured by the coaches, not for nothing. He has that element in him that can easily wow the fans or veterans and coaches, making them crave to get a piece.
Curtis has been an excellent pocket passer who is not afraid to dial up deep and can easily tap into plenty of vertical shots.
As a sophomore, he completed passes for 2,522 yards, scoring 25 touchdowns, and rushed for 503 yards, bagging 13 TDs. In his junior year in 2024, Curtis completed 179 of 255 passes for 2,830 yards with 40 TDs and added 637 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns to his scorecard. His athleticism, maturity, and poise under pressure made him an absolutely unforgettable watch on the films. So, you can no way blame the coaches for making a desperate attempt to swoop him in. He is an asset of his own.
Apart from Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, and Oregon, UNC Tar Heels’ new head coach Bill Belichick also took great notice of the supremely talented kid and didn’t waste any time extending him an offer. But to everyone’s surprise, he rejected an offer to come to Chapel Hill and join forces with the NFL GOAT coach Bill Belichick.
The upshot? Well, you can see it as a consequence, but just shortly after, Curtis let go of the UNC offer, his NIL profile has showcased a sharp decline from 3.5 million to 2.7 million. Drawing certain parallels between both incidents might not be wise, but either way, Curtis’ NIL degradation can turn the page of his unprecedented hype real soon if it keeps on getting bad.
We will have to see where the five-star quarterback finally finds his needs and demands met before signing the papers.
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