As Michigan became the latest program to extend a scholarship Wednesday morning, Barbara Curtis got a text from one of her son Jareds former youth coaches, Jayson Bybee. It read, He makes us all so proud but none of us are shocked. Hes always been the hardest worker on the team.

That hasn't changed now, even though Jared Curtis a 2026 prospect out of Nashville (Tenn.) Christian High might just be the best in America in his class. He has always loved the process and putting in the work.

He would always be outside, the elder Curtis said with a laugh. I have videos, hes always be outside working in the garage. Have a ladder in the front yard for footwork, My husband (Jesse) made a rope off the tree and knotted it for him to climb and build upper body strength. Net after net, hour after hour, wed make him come in at 10 p.m. Enough is enough.

Hes always worked hard.

That hard work is certainly paying off as the Wolverines join an offer list that already included two-time defending National Champion Georgia, fellow SEC powerhouse Alabama, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Florida State, Penn State, Mississippi State and of course local Vanderbilt whos scholarship in January kind of opened the floodgates.

An All-State selection and Mr. Football finalist as a freshman, Curtis threw for 2,766 yard and 34 touchdowns displaying easy arm talent, the ability to escape pressure and make plays and impressive anticipation with accuracy to all levels of the field.

Hes got the world by the tail right now, Nashville Christian head coach Jeff Brothers said.

His instincts are just for a guy that young for a little bit of experience is off the charts. Much of what he does nobody has more fun playing the game than he does and thats fun watch. Very natural mechanics, just a very gifted passer of the football and he has tremendous arm strength but at same time throws a very catchable ball. No matter the talent of the receiver or skill of the DB, he can zip a ball into a window and its not overwhelming for the guy to catch it.

Just the way he handles all the things are going on around him. Hes immensely talented, hes extremely humble and at the same time extremely confident which I appreciate. He remains true to his core values and beliefs which is impressive for 16-year old that (again) has the world by the tail right now.

Curtiss athletic career actually began in competitive cycling where at four-years old he was beating kids two and three years older than him. Hes played everything from basketball to wrestling and he currently works out with the track team, but football has his devotion and college coaches are buzzing about him behind the scenes on the trail.

Im telling you man, hes legit, Thomas Morris of QB Country in Nashville said. Never seen a freshman that big and strong before. Big, strong, physical kid. Already a man. Rocket launcher for an arm. Great stroke. Can move. Chance to be special. Has that little it factor.

Curtis has already been up to Alabama a couple times and over to Georgia, out to Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech among other places. A busy summer is scheduled with Texas locked in the first weekend of June. From there theyll return to Alabama and Georgia, get out to LSU with plans to also see Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Those are on our map in June for now, Barbara said.

With college coaches on the road right now recruiting, theyre making their way over to see Curtiss coach letting him know how much of a priority Jared is going to be the next several years.

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He has the heart and tenacity to be that guy, Ramon Robinson of RR Elite Quarterback Academy said. I think a lot of people underestimate his size and athletic ability. His arm strength is up with some of the best quarterbacks in any class in the country right now.

I think what makes him special man is his whole work ethic, just able to learn and grasp the information to make his game better. Hes always willing to learn, calling and texting, very inquisitive about how he makes himself better in being the best Jared Curtis he can be. Thats the thing I love about him, the work ethic, everything he displays he wants to be better. Hes hungry and a sponge to make himself better.

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