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Nation's No. 1 QB Jared Curtis continues dominant senior season

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5-star QB Jared Curtis. (Photo by Chad Simmons/Rivals)

Few quarterback prospects in recent years have drawn more attention and hype than Nashville Christian (Tenn.) star Jared Curtis.

Despite playing against a lower level of competition in the Volunteer State, he has held up against some of the nation’s best at camps across the country, and been just dominant as you’d expect at the high school level. As a junior, Curtis completed better than 70% of his passes while throwing for 2,830 yards, 40 touchdowns and just three interceptions.

On top of that, he added another 637 yards and 18 scores on the ground. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder came into his senior year not only with eyes on surpassing those stats, but also leading the Eagles to a second-straight state title.

An early-season injury derailed his hopes of topping the numbers he put up last year, but he has his team on the path to a state title later this month if they can keep their momentum going. Friday night, he did a little bit of everything to help the Eagles to a 42-14 win over Jackson Christian. He completed 6 of 8 pass attempts for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while running six times for 58 yards and two more scores.

But maybe his most impressive play of the night came as a receiver, where he leapt over multiple defenders to pull down an 8-yard receiving touchdown.

The play not only showed off Curtis’ toughness, but also the electric athleticism that makes him the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class.

Curtis brings ‘elite arm talent’ to the table

Committed to Georgia since May, Curtis has been one of the nation’s most sought-after quarterbacks by colleges dating back to his sophomore season. He ultimately chose the Bulldogs over Oregon and a plethora of other offers, but hometown Vanderbilt is trying to make a late run at him.

Curtis visited the Commodores multiple times this fall. But he insists he is locked in with Georgia. And UGA should be over the moon if they can ink him next month on signing day.

Here’s what Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes about him as a prospect:

“Elite arm talent with creative playmaking ability. Has a big frame, measuring in at around 6-foot-3.5, 225 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand prior to his junior season. Looks like the top arm talent in the 2026 cycle. Ball explodes off his hand. Generates considerable velocity on throws to all areas of the field. Has a loose, natural throwing motion. Capable of delivering impressive passes from several arm angles. A pure rotational athlete who does not need his feet set to throw accurate passes. Plays with a gunslinging mentality and is not afraid to drive the football into tight windows over the middle of the field. A fluid athlete who is tough to corral in the backfield.

… Dangerous playmaker and improviser. Had some unbelievable second-reaction plays as a junior, evading pass rushers and uncorking throws 50+ yards downfield. Made impressive strides with his accuracy and decision-making as a junior. Completed over 70% of his passes for 2,830 yards (11.1 yards per attempt) for 40 touchdowns and 3 interceptions while leading his team to a state title. Also rushed for 637 yards and 18 scores. Does not play top competition and is older for the cycle. Will need to continue improving his consistency, but the pure arm talent and playmaking ability give him one of the highest upsides in the 2026 cycle.”