How Tennessee, Georgia football commits George MacIntyre, Jared Curtis are bound by common thread
Curtis and MacIntyre share the same trainer, QB Country Nashville’s trainer Thomas Morris, who uses the word “blessed” a lot when talking about them.
“You could see glimpses of (their talent) when they were young," said Morris, who also trained Minchey and Reed. "You knew if they kept developing and stay hungry, they could be something special. They have things you can’t coach and can’t teach.”
MacIntyre and Curtis also use the same sports marketing agency, QB Reps, to handle financial agreements as they navigate Tennessee high school football’s new Name, Image and Likeness landscape. The TSSAA amended its amateur rule in 2022 to allow NIL payments.
Curtis and MacIntyre both have multi-year endorsement deals with Leaf Trading Cards, as well as partnerships with Hattie B's Hot Chicken and several other deals that QB Reps does not disclose, their agent Peter Webb said.
"They've handled it fantastically," Webb said. "I think a lot of kids across the country get distracted with the new world (of NIL). But they've kind of let us handle the endorsement opportunities, kept focused with a great strategy of not doing a bunch of (appearances), being patient, and just trying to throw touchdown passes. They both look at it like, 'Hey, I'm really lucky.'"
Curtis and MacIntyre have chatted about the pressures they face and keep in touch by phone.
“We just talk about life, stuff like that,” Curtis said. “We talk about stuff like (the “overrated” chants) and laugh about it. I don’t think it really bothers him, and it doesn’t really bother me anymore.”
Curtis is 44-of-63 passing for 707 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions through three games for Nashville Christian (2-1). He also has 157 yards rushing and five TDs.
“I think in games, he runs around a lot and tries to get guys open downfield, which I can't see because it’s not something you can work on in training," MacIntyre said.
MacIntyre is 68-of-101 passing for 924 yards and three TDs with two interceptions for Brentwood Academy (3-1).
“He has a really tight spin on the ball,” Curtis said. “His release is really good.”
Last offseason, Curtis briefly considered transferring to Baylor, one of Brentwood Academy's Division II-AAA East Region rivals. Nashville fans would have had to travel to Baylor to see Curtis and MacIntyre match up on the same field.
Now, they can see one or the other most Friday nights. Nashville Christian coach Jeff Brothers, a former Brentwood Academy quarterback and teammate of MacIntyre’s dad, Matt, has noticed more casual fans at games. He assumes they want to see Curtis.
By Tyler Palmateer via. The Tennessean
Tennessee QB Commit George MacIntyre Showcases Impressive Skillset
The Tennessee Volunteers have had some impressive quarterback play under Josh Heupel over the past couple of years. Hendon Hooker in 2022 put up great numbers, Joe Milton caught people's eye with his massive arm and Nico Iamaleava is expected to have a big year this next season. Now it's Tennessee commit George MacIntyre showing off his abilities on the internet.
The Elite 11, the biggest quarterback competition in the country, posted clips of MacIntyre throwing the ball in a variety of drills and it was nothing short of impressive. The 2025 commit has remained locked in with the Volunteerssince January of this year, and he showed exactly why he is rated as a five-star.
MacIntyre is one of ten commits in the Volunteer's 2025 class and is rated as one of the best players in the country. The Brentwood, Tennessee native will be a massive addition to a Tennessee offense that favors the quarterback position. MacIntyre not only possesses accuracy but a big arm that will fit right in with Josh Heupel's offense that really spreads things out and allows quarterbacks to cut it loose.
Via Johnathan Williams, Volunteer Country
Tennessee 5-star Commit, George McIntyre, Inks first NIL and accepts Elite 11 Invite
“Nashville Brentwood Academy five-star quarterback George MacIntyre committed to Tennessee in late January, choosing the in-state school over the likes of Alabama, LSU and others. Since that announcement, MacIntyre has embraced the role of ‘lead recruiter’ for this 2025 Volunteers class.
On Monday, MacIntyre earned an invitation to the Elite 11 Finals this summer in Los Angeles.
There are few higher honors for high school quarterbacks than being invited to the Elite 11 Finals. The event, which will celebrate its 25th year in 2024, brings together the country’s elite signal-callers for three days of competition and training in Los Angeles.”