"I mean Bulldog red": Recruiting insider has second thoughts following Jared Curtis' recent NIL purchase

The recruiting battle for five-star quarterback Jared Curtis is reaching its final stages. The No. 1-ranked quarterback in the 2026 class, according to On3, stands at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, hailing from Nashville.

A former Georgia commitment, Curtis decommitted in October, reopening his recruitment. Now, his decision appears to be between Oregon and Georgia, with official visits scheduled for Eugene on June 6 and Athens on June 13.

Speculation surrounding his next move intensified when Curtis posted a picture of a newly purchased Corvette on social media. The car’s bold red color immediately caught fans' attention, fueling rumors of a potential Georgia recommitment.

Recruiting insider Josh Newberg weighed in:

"You see the car. I mean, look at it. What does it tell you? It's red – and I mean Bulldog red – so, I felt like Oregon is the team with the edge right now until I saw this car, and I'm thinking, is Jared Curtis really just tipping everybody off or is he going to be driving a red Corvette in Eugene? I don't know."

Curtis’ NIL valuation reflects his immense marketability. Initially valued at $2.8 million before the 2025 season, his worth has now surged to $3 million, according to On3. This makes him the highest-valued high school football player in the NIL rankings. His NIL journey began in March 2024 when he inked a deal with Leaf Trading Cards, resulting in a trading card available for $79.99.

On the field, Curtis led Nashville Christian to a 13-1 record and a DII-A state championship in 2024, securing his No. 1 quarterback and No. 5 overall recruit ranking (On3). He also earned Tennessee’s Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Football honors.

Jared Curtis' recruitment narrows down to Oregon and Georgia

Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis is closing in on a college decision, with Oregon and Georgia emerging as his top choices, according to Tennessean reporter Tyler Palmateer, who confirmed the update through Curtis’ agent.

As the No. 1 quarterback and No. 4 overall prospect in the 2026 class per USA Today’s Football Composite Rankings, Curtis remains highly sought after. Earlier this year, he mapped out visits to Oregon (June 6-8), Georgia (June 13-15) and South Carolina (June 20-22), while Alabama was also under consideration for a junior day visit in February.

Although a commitment date has not been set, Curtis intends to explore his options further before making a final call.

“I will wait until official visits to make my decision,” Curtis told On3. “I will get out more. When official visits open up, I will get down on some visits, see the school and see what I like about it."

Jared Curtis is also a finalist for the 2024-25 Middle Tennessee High School Sports Awards Offensive Football Player of the Year.