Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns to help his team to a 49-42 win over Tyner Academy. He had six total TDs.
The ALL-USA High School Football rollouts are underway, spotlighting the nation’s most dynamic players as we build toward the final reveal in December. Each week, standout athletes from across the country are highlighted for their impact on the field, their leadership, and their potential at the next level.
Among the quarterbacks drawing national attention, Nashville Christian’s Jared Curtis has emerged as one of the brightest stars. A five-star Georgia commit and the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 class, Curtis has combined elite arm strength with poise under pressure to keep his team unbeaten deep into the fall. His blend of size, accuracy, and competitive fire has made him a fixture on both regional and national watchlists, and his latest performance only reinforced why he’s considered one of the best prep signal-callers in America.
Curtis, who has already cemented his place as Tennessee’s premier quarterback, is a member of the ALL-USA Football Team Watchlist for the Southeast region, and is firmly in the conversation for national honors. His ability to deliver in high-pressure moments, whether threading a deep ball or tucking it for a game-winning run, has made him a weekly headline.
Nashville Christian is undefeated at 7-0, ranked No. 1 in Tennessee's Division II-A, and defending its state championship.
ALL-USA spotlight: Jared Curtis
According to Max Preps, Curtis has thrown for 1,005 yards with 14 touchdowns against just three interceptions, while adding 199 rushing yards and four more scores (in five games). His most recent outing, a 49-42 win over Tyner Academy, showcased his ability to overcome adversity, as he accounted for six total touchdowns, including the game-winning 8-yard run in the final minute
In that game, he threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns while adding two rushing scores, including the decisive keeper with under a minute to play. Even after a late fumble that could have swung momentum, Curtis responded with composure, leading Nashville Christian to victory and preserving its perfect season.
His arm talent was on full display, with multiple off-platform throws that drew comparisons to college-level quarterbacks. For a program chasing back-to-back state titles, Curtis’ leadership and ability to rise in clutch moments have become the defining storyline of Nashville Christian’s season.
Player recruiting notes
At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds Curtis is commited to the Georgia Bulldogs. He is the top rated quaterback in the USA TODAY Football Recruiting Rankings, and the No. 2 player in the class overall.
College/NFL comps
Scouting reports compare him to Georgia’s Carson Beck for his polished pocket presence and arm strength. His ability to extend plays and throw off-platform has also drawn stylistic comparisons to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Nashville's Jared Curtis making strong case for ALL-USA Football teams
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