This hotshot prospect initially committed to a powerhouse in the SEC.

Jared Curtis, a five-star recruit and the country’s No. 1-ranked high school quarterback, has flipped his commitment in a stunning turn of events.

In May, Jared Curtis announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs’ powerhouse program, led by legendary head coach Kirby Smart. But in a shocking twist, Curtis has decided to flip his commitment to Vanderbilt University.

Per Steve Wiltfong of On3.com, Curtis informed Georgia of his decision on Tuesday. Curtis attends Nashville Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee.

Steve Wiltfong reports that the “program trajectory,” the chance to play for head coach Clark Lea and “a competitive NIL offer” were key factors in Curtis’ decision to flip his commitment.

Earlier this week, there was a false report about Jared Curtis flipping his commitment to Vanderbilt. But on Tuesday, Vanderbilt fans got the confirmation.

Jared Curtis’ Decision Makes Things A Lot More Interesting In Georgia Now

Jared Curtis (Alan Poizner-The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Listed at just 6-foot-3-and-a-half-inches and 225 pounds has a scout grade of 92 from ESPN. The Worldwide Leader in Sports ranks Jared Curtis as the top quarterback prospect for the 2026 class, and his grade of 98 is tied with Faizon Brandon (committed to Tennessee) for the highest-graded quarterback in the class at 247 Sports.

The Bulldogs lost former starting quarterback Carson Beck to the Miami Hurricanes in the transfer portal earlier this year. That opened the door for Gunner Stockton to take on the reins, and he’s done a masterful job with 2,535 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and only five picks.

But it remains to be seen if Stockton will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, a class loaded with prized QB prospects. If he does, or in the event that another school offers him way more in NIL deals, the QB situation suddenly becomes a giant question mark in Georgia.