Now that Georgia has landed five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, it's time for UGA to get Curtis as much as help as they can. And one of the most important things for any quarterback is having an elite offensive line to protect him.
That is a top priority for Kirby Smart and his staff right now as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the country, Jackson Cantwell, has a decision date quickly approaching. Cantwell will announce his commitment between Georgia, Miami (FL) and Oregon on May 13, and as it stands today On3's Steve Willtfong has UGA as his favorite to win this recruitment.
But a new NIL report surfaced on Wednesday that could change everything.
NEW: Miami has the most lucrative first-year deal on the table for 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell, sitting around the $2M mark, @PeteNakos_ reports💰
— On3 (@On3sports) May 7, 2025
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Can Miami sway Jackson Cantwell with massive NIL offer?
While Georgia has a good chance to win Cantwell's recruitment, this late offer from Miami is very scary. So many recruits have chosen the school with the highest NIL offer over the last few years, and there's no telling if Cantwell will be one of those players or not.
While On3 believes Georgia is the team to beat, 247Sports tells a different story. 247Sports actually has a crystal ball prediction in favor of Miami, which backs up how good of a spot the Hurricanes are in this recruitment.
But Georgia has Curtis on their side, who will be in Athens this weekend alongside Cantwell helping recruit him to Georgia. So while Miami may have the largest offer on the table, Georgia is clearly the better program who is bringing in the No. 1 quarterback in the country. That recruiting pitch may be all it takes for Cantwell to say "thanks, but no thanks" and become a Bulldogs with Curtis.
And what an amazing week this would turn into if Georgia can land Curtis and Cantwell within eight days of each other.