'26 TN QB Jared Curtis (Vanderbilt commit)

[TheMookieMonster]

Would be so funny if he flipped back to Georgia now.

 

[Carp]

Would be so funny if he flipped back to Georgia now.

UGA might have just leaked it in retaliation. Can't fault a kid for making a decision with his heart instead of his wallet. But it certainly throws a wrench into things when you've invested so much into 1 QB and now you're left with basically no QB in this class.

 

[CAVPUT]

They were selling him on playing day 1 to get him to flip.

Gonna be interesting to follow the "development" of Vandy's 5 star QB vs ours. Looking forward to the comparison.

 

[vol72]

I also heard that they are making exceptions to the high academic requirements for football players, so they can now get players that wouldn’t traditionally be eligible for admission at Vanderbilt.

This has pretty much been in effect for the past 60 years. Go to Peabody, play sports at Vanderbilt.

 

[Jackcrevol]

QB Jared Curtis refutes report he flipped to Vanderbilt from Georgia

A day before signing day, a report surfaced QB Jared Curtis, the No. 1 recruit in 2026 class, flipped his commitment from Georgia to Vanderbilt.

www.usatoday.com

 

[CobbVol]

UGA might have just leaked it in retaliation. Can't fault a kid for making a decision with his heart instead of his wallet. But it certainly throws a wrench into things when you've invested so much into 1 QB and now you're left with basically no QB in this class.

I thought the same thing.

 

[UTK]

This is a news worthy thing because of his ranking, but I’ve said from the start this kid is nowhere near the number 1 QB in the class. Faizon clears in every way imaginable and so do a couple other QBs.

 

[walkenvol]

I also heard that they are making exceptions to the high academic requirements for football players, so they can now get players that wouldn’t traditionally be eligible for admission at Vanderbilt.

They’ve always made exceptions for athletes compared to the requirements for a general admissions student.

 

[KB5252]

But this type of recruiting or spending, sends a big message to the rest of the SEC, especially coming from VU.

For all we know they shot their 50 to 75% of their NIL for him. If that's the case they can't afford to stack or keep much talent around him. So much unknown but honestly it's not something I'd get worried about at this point.

Their OC will likely be offered a head coaching gig somewhere and the most responsible for Vandy's run will be gone. It's a big deal for Vandy but not much else.

 

[MajinBooCarter]

he said like 30 minutes ago he never flipped to vandy lol

 

[TheMookieMonster]

he said like 30 minutes ago he never flipped to vandy lol

He’s just trying to build up suspense because someone stole his moment. He’s still going to Vandy. Gotta say though, don’t think I’ve ever recalled a high school putting out an official press release about a student athlete? This seems a bit much.

 

[jakez4ut]

UGA might have just leaked it in retaliation. Can't fault a kid for making a decision with his heart instead of his wallet. But it certainly throws a wrench into things when you've invested so much into 1 QB and now you're left with basically no QB in this class.

 

[LotteryPick]

UGA might have just leaked it in retaliation. Can't fault a kid for making a decision with his heart instead of his wallet. But it certainly throws a wrench into things when you've invested so much into 1 QB and now you're left with basically no QB in this class.

Oh he’s getting paid paid lol

 

[Carp]

Oh he’s getting paid paid lol

Not saying he isn't. But I doubt Vandy is paying him more than UGA can.

Not that it matters. He'll be gone in a year or two after they're back in the cellar.

 

[Visidog]

UGA might have just leaked it in retaliation. Can't fault a kid for making a decision with his heart instead of his wallet. But it certainly throws a wrench into things when you've invested so much into 1 QB and now you're left with basically no QB in this class.

I wonder why you think he’s getting paid less at Vandy than in Athens. He may be (I have no idea), but I’m curious about your information/opinion.

Curtis was going to push somebody out of the QB room if he signed. All three QBs on the roster in Athens are set to return in 2026. I doubt they prioritize replacing him in this class or in the portal—though next year takes on added importance.

 

[JCVol00]

$10 says he actually did flip to vandy but uga leaked it out of pettiness

 

[LotteryPick]

Not saying he isn't. But I doubt Vandy is paying him more than UGA can.

Not that it matters. He'll be gone in a year or two after they're back in the cellar.

I’ve heard it’s a huge number. Vandy has money

 

[cncchris33]

$10 says he actually did flip to vandy but uga leaked it out of pettiness

Hayes Fawcett is the one that leaked it, not UGA. Hayes made the edit, I assume at Curtis's request.

 

[Carp]

I wonder why you think he’s getting paid less at Vandy than in Athens. He may be (I have no idea), but I’m curious about your information/opinion.

Curtis was going to push somebody out of the QB room if he signed. All three QBs on the roster in Athens are set to return in 2026. I doubt they prioritize replacing him in this class or in the portal—though next year takes on added importance.

UGA's NIL is substantially better than Vandy's for one. I suppose Vandy could be blowing a large chunk of their budget on him. That's certainly possible.

But, it's more likely the hometown kid has been swayed by Lea, the Vandy/Pavia hype this year, and likely being promised to start right away.

 

[floridavol25]

Good for vandy .. unfortunately Pavia is one of a kind

 

[Carp]

I’ve head it’s a huge number. Vandy has money

Never said they didn't have money. But UGA clearly has more.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

The clown show that is college football never disappoints

 

[LotteryPick]

Never said they didn't have money. But UGA clearly has more.

Doesn’t mean they’re willing to offer more dingus.

 

[Visidog]

UGA's NIL is substantially better than Vandy's for one. I suppose Vandy could be blowing a large chunk of their budget on him. That's certainly possible.

But, it's more likely the hometown kid has been swayed by Lea, the Vandy/Pavia hype this year, and likely being promised to start right away.

Hometown matters and money matters—but I think you’re right that playing right away matters maybe the most. Whether that’s a promise or just Curtis playing the odds, he’s got a much clearer path to play as a freshman in Nashville.

 

[deatojl]

They’ve always made exceptions for athletes compared to the requirements for a general admissions student.

You mean to tell me Diego Pavia doesn't meet the standard Vandy academic admission requirements? I'll never believe that.