One of the nations premier high school players has reportedly reversed his college decision, delivering a major win to a rising SEC contender. On Tuesday, five-star quarterback Jared Curtis the top-ranked passer in the 2026 class withdrew his verbal pledge to Georgia and chose to remain in his hometown of Nashville as the successor to Diego Pavia.
According to a report from On3s Steve Wiltfong, Curtis has committed to Vanderbilt University, turning down the Bulldogs and opting to lead the Commodores beginning next year.
Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 225 pounds, Curtis becomes the highest-rated recruit in Vanderbilt history and the schools most notable quarterback addition since Jay Cutler in the mid-2000s.
His decision adds to the momentum of head coach Clark Lea, who has revitalized the program en route to Vanderbilts first 10-win season and a potential 2025 Playoff appearance. The university recently secured Lea with a six-year contract extension featuring a substantial salary increase after interest from several major programs.
Curtis is expected to compete for playing time immediately upon his arrival on campus, further energizing the Commodores fan base and drawing widespread reaction across college football circles.
Many observers expressed disbelief that Vanderbilt managed to pull a five-star quarterback away from Georgia, while others praised Curtis for choosing to stay close to home during the modern era of NIL-driven recruiting.
