Georgia QB Commit Jared Curtis Sends Clear Message to No. 1 Overall Recruit
It's been an exciting offseason for Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. Earlier this week, they landed the top quarterback prospect in the 2026 class — Jared Curtis. The Nashville Christian School star announced his commitment to Georgia and is set to join the Bulldogs after his senior season.
But the Bulldogs aren't stopping there. Georgia is now targeting another elite talent in the 2026 class.
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On Tuesday, Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports posted that the Bulldogs could potentially land another piece, and he is also a five-star recruit.
"Curtis, the No. 1 QB in '26 committed to UGA earlier today and told me he's targeting No. 1 Recruit Jackson Cantwell the hardest."
Curtis responded to the post with a simple but direct message to Cantwell:
"Let's do it."
Jared Curtis, InstagramJared Curtis, Instagram
Curtis becomes the first No. 1 quarterback in the country to commit to Georgia since Matthew Stafford back in 2006.
He was named both Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Football in Tennessee after a stellar junior season. The 6-foot-4 signal caller threw for 40 touchdowns and added 18 on the ground.
Georgia Bulldogs football head coach Kirby Smart.© Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Cantwell, meanwhile, comes from an athletic family. His parents, Christian Cantwell and Terri Steer, are Olympic shot putters. The 6-foot-8 offensive tackle is also a standout in shot put and plays high school football at Nixa High School in Missouri.
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Looking ahead to the fall, Georgia is once again expected to be among the top teams in the country. The Bulldogs will kick off their 2025 season at home on Aug. 30 against Marshall.
Currently, the 2026 Georgia Football schedule is not complete, but they are slated to play Western Kentucky, Louisville and Georgia Tech in their non-conference action.
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