The Commodores have just flipped 5-star No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2026 Jared Curtis. Curtis, who was originally committed to Georgia, flipped late morning Tuesday according to Steve Wiltfong of Rivals. The commitment flip is another data point in this transformation of Vanderbilt football that Lea has built over the past couple of years.

Georgia Bulldogs entered the week as a national power still reloading under its staff. The Bulldogs remain a top destination for elite quarterbacks. Expectations for the 2026 season are high, with Gunner Stockton expected back as the starter.

Jared Curtis, the nation’s top quarterback prospect in the 2026 class, committed to the Georgia Bulldogs in May after reopening his recruitment following a 2024 decommitment. With the early signing period coming up soon, uncertainty swirled again this week as the Vanderbilt Commodores mounted a late push for the Nashville Christian product.