The Georgia Bulldogs landed a monster commitment this week, securing 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis, the top-ranked signal caller in the 2026 class. It’s a commitment that has energized the fan base — and, surprisingly, put offensive coordinator Mike Bobo back in a favorable spotlight after a rocky 2024 season.
Curtis, who chose Georgia over Oregon, had more than 40 offers and was being heavily recruited by virtually every major Power Five program. His commitment solidifies Georgia’s quarterback room of the future and sends a message that the Bulldogs are still the top dogs in elite recruiting.
While head coach Kirby Smart is the face of the program, it’s Bobo who deserves a huge chunk of the credit for this win. Despite facing heavy criticism last season, Bobo stayed locked in on recruiting, and his persistence paid off with Curtis choosing Athens.
The Nashville native said Bobo’s vision for his development and Georgia’s offense played a pivotal role in his decision. For a fan base that was loudly calling for Bobo’s job just months ago, this win may begin to shift the narrative — especially if Curtis ends up being as good as advertised.
Curtis, a strong-armed quarterback with mobility and poise, is ranked No. 1 among quarterbacks and No. 2 overall in the 247Sports Composite. He’s already drawing comparisons to former Bulldog greats and is expected to be a day-one impact player once he arrives in Athens.
This recruiting win also comes at a critical time for Georgia, with 5-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell — the only player ranked higher than Curtis in the country — set to visit Athens this weekend. Curtis has already gone on record saying he’s recruiting Cantwell hard.
If Georgia can land Cantwell as well, it could set off a domino effect that makes the Bulldogs’ 2026 recruiting class one of the best in school history. The idea of Curtis and Cantwell anchoring a class together is a dream scenario for Kirby Smart’s staff.
This also buys Bobo time and some goodwill with the Georgia faithful. His offense came under fire last season for lacking creativity, but adding a generational quarterback talent shows he still has sway with top recruits and can sell his vision effectively.
Let’s not forget — in 2023, Bobo’s offense was one of the highest scoring units in the nation. While 2024 didn’t meet the sky-high expectations in Athens, Bobo’s ability to recruit and develop talent has never been in question. Curtis’ commitment could be the start of a turnaround for both the coach and the offense.
Georgia fans love winning — and nothing wins over critics like securing the top QB in the country. If Bobo can develop Curtis into the star many project him to be, this moment might be remembered as the start of a new era in Bulldogs football.
As for Curtis, he’s already locked in. “It felt like home,” he told reporters. “Coach Smart and Coach Bobo made me feel like I’m part of something bigger.” That’s exactly what every Georgia fan wants to hear — and exactly why Mike Bobo may have just rewritten his story in Athens.