Jared Curtis Commits to Georgia: Can He Rewrite the Bulldogs’ QB Legacy?
Georgia’s football identity under Kirby Smart has been built on dominant defense and elite recruiting. This formula has brought the Bulldogs national championships and turned them into a modern college football dynasty. Yet, for all their defensive success, the offensive side—especially the quarterback position—has often lagged behind. Now, with the commitment of 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis, Georgia is aiming to shift that narrative.
Curtis is the highest-rated quarterback to choose Georgia since Justin Fields in 2018. That name alone stirs mixed emotions among Bulldog fans. Fields was a generational talent coming out of high school but couldn’t beat out Jake Fromm for the starting role. He transferred to Ohio State, where he thrived and became a college football star—leaving Georgia with lingering questions about what could’ve been.
Now, some worry that history could repeat itself with Curtis.
Georgia legend David Pollack recently discussed Curtis’ commitment on his YouTube channel. He was speaking during his charity golf event, which also featured Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo—the very man who helped secure Curtis’ pledge. According to Pollack, Bobo joked that Curtis’ decision would define the rest of his spring. Curtis later confirmed Bobo was the key reason he committed to Georgia.
Pollack praised Curtis’ talent, calling him a “do-it-all” quarterback with athleticism and mobility reminiscent of Fields. However, he added a note of caution. Fields didn’t fail at Georgia due to talent or effort, but because the system didn’t suit his strengths. And while Bobo wasn’t involved in Fields’ time at Georgia, the program still lacks a proven track record of developing top-tier quarterbacks. Most of Georgia’s offensive success has been powered by a balanced team effort and an elite defense—not star quarterbacks.
This creates a high-stakes opportunity for both Curtis and Georgia. If Curtis can succeed, it could finally dispel the notion that Georgia isn’t a quarterback-friendly school. If he doesn’t, the program might continue to struggle in attracting and developing elite signal callers.
Making the story even more compelling is the school Curtis turned down—Oregon. The Ducks, under head coach Dan Lanning (a former Georgia assistant), offered Curtis a tempting package. Oregon has produced NFL quarterbacks like Marcus Mariota, Justin Herbert, and Bo Nix. Their strong NIL presence—fueled by Nike co-founder Phil Knight—makes them a formidable recruiting power. And yet, despite all that, Curtis chose Georgia.
Now, the pressure shifts to Mike Bobo and Kirby Smart. This is Georgia’s first No. 1 QB commitment since the early 2000s. If Curtis flourishes, he could open the doors for future elite quarterbacks to follow. If not, Georgia may find itself waiting another two decades for the next one.
Only time will tell if Jared Curtis can break the QB curse—or become another “what-if” in Georgia football history.