BREAKING NEWS: Five-Star QB Jared Curtis Flips Commitment To Auburn Tigers—Here’s What Hugh Freeze Said About His Commitment
January 17, 2025 — Auburn, AL
In a stunning turn of events, five-star quarterback prospect Jared Curtis has officially flipped his commitment from the University of Georgia to the Auburn Tigers. Curtis, widely regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 recruiting class, announced his decision this afternoon on social media, sending shockwaves through the college football recruiting landscape.
“After a lot of thought and consideration, I’m excited to announce that I am officially committing to Auburn University,” Curtis wrote in his tweet, accompanied by a photo of himself in an Auburn jersey. “I believe in Coach Freeze and the vision he has for this program. I’m ready to get to work and help bring Auburn back to its championship glory.”
The flip is a significant coup for Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, who has been working tirelessly to rebuild the Tigers’ program after a challenging 2024 season. Curtis, a 6’4″, 215-pound dual-threat quarterback out of Atlanta, Georgia, was previously committed to Georgia for nearly a year but has long been linked to Auburn due to his relationship with Freeze and the coaching staff.
Freeze, who took over as Auburn’s head coach in 2024, wasted no time in praising Curtis’s decision. During a press conference shortly after the announcement, Freeze spoke highly of the young quarterback’s potential and what he brings to the table.
“Jared is an exceptional talent—one of the best quarterbacks I’ve ever had the privilege of recruiting,” Freeze said with a smile. “He has a unique ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs, and he’s the type of competitor we need to lead this program into the future. More than anything, though, Jared’s character and work ethic are what set him apart. He’s the kind of player who not only makes the game-changing plays but also sets the tone for the entire team.”
Curtis’s decision to flip his commitment to Auburn comes as a major blow to Georgia, who had long been the favorite to land the highly touted quarterback. The Bulldogs, under head coach Kirby Smart, have established themselves as one of the premier programs in the country, having won back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024. However, it seems Curtis’s relationship with Freeze and his vision for the Tigers’ future ultimately won him over.
“I’ve had a great relationship with Coach Freeze and the entire Auburn staff,” Curtis explained in a phone interview following his commitment announcement. “They’ve been real with me from the start, and I believe in what they’re building here. I’m ready to be a part of it and do everything I can to help Auburn win championships.”
Auburn fans were quick to express their excitement on social media, with many celebrating the big-time commitment. Curtis’s decision to join the Tigers is seen as a key building block in Freeze’s efforts to return Auburn to the upper echelon of college football, where the program has a storied history but has struggled in recent years.
“We’re thrilled to have Jared Curtis as part of the Auburn family,” Freeze continued. “This is a huge step forward for our program, and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together. Jared’s leadership, combined with the talent we’re continuing to bring in, is going to elevate this team in ways that Auburn fans are going to love.”
Curtis is now expected to enroll at Auburn for the spring semester and will likely be a central figure in the Tigers’ quarterback competition for the upcoming season. With his commitment, Auburn’s recruiting class for 2025 is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory.
As the recruiting cycle heats up, all eyes will be on Auburn as they look to build on this momentum and secure more top-tier talent to complement Curtis’s arrival. For now, the Tigers have made a statement with this major commitment, signaling that the Hugh Freeze era is off to a strong start in Auburn, Alabama.
