5-star QB decommits from Georgia football for the second time

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The Georgia Bulldogs have suffered another key decommitment ahead of early signing day. Five-star quarterback recruit Jared Curtis has flipped his commitment from Georgia to the Vanderbilt Commodores the day before he is expected to sign with Vanderbilt.

Curtis, a member of the class of 2026, is the No. 1 rated recruit in the country and the nation’s top quarterback. The talented passer previously decommitted from Georgia in Oct. 2024, but he eventually recommitted to the Bulldogs over Oregon in May.

After Curtis’ decommitment, Georgia has the No. 6 recruiting class in the country. UGA previously had the nation’s No. 2 recruiting class. His decision is a massive blow for the Bulldogs, who are down to 29 commitments in the class of 2026, but none at the quarterback position.

Curtis’ flip to Vanderbilt is not Georgia’s only decommitment ahead of the early signing period. The Bulldogs also lost a commitment from three-star safety recruit Kealan Jones, who flipped to Georgia Tech.

With Curtis’ decommitment, Georgia still has several options for quarterback of the future. In 2026, we expect Georgia starter Gunner Stockton to return. The Dawgs could also return back ups Ryan Puglisi, Ryan Montgomery and Hezekiah Millender.

Update: Jared Curtis contradicts reports

“Don’t know where all this is coming from,” Curtis said via social media. “Haven’t had a chance to talk to either school yet. I’ll keep y’all posted.”

Curtis is not the only top quarterback recruit to flip from Georgia during the Kirby Smart era. Former five-star Georgia quarterback commit Dylan Raiola flipped to Nebraska days before signing day in 2023. Raiola, a sophomore earned immediate playing time at Nebraska, but he has not finished with more than seven wins during his two seasons. Raiola has 31 career touchdowns and 17 interceptions.

At Vanderbilt, Curtis will have a much better opportunity for early playing time. Winning will prove to be a little more elusive with the Commodores. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback does play high school football for Nashville Christian, so at least he gets to stay home.

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