Steven Curtis

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2025 with two seasons of playing eligibility remaining • played two seasons (2023-24) at Illinois State before transferring to Minnesota. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Spent two seasons (2023-24) at Illinois State • played in 25 games and made 54 tackles (26 solo), while also recording eight tackles for loss and five sacks • forced two fumbles, broke up two passes and made one interception • in 2024, played in 14 games and made 50 tackles (25 solo) • had five sacks and seven tackles for loss, while also forcing two fumbles and breaking up two passes • in 2023, played in 11 games and made four tackles (one tackle for loss) and had one interception. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Fla., • wore No. 8 for the Crusaders • as a senior, helped lead team to an 11-1 record • played his first three seasons of high school football at Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., where he helped lead the team to an undefeated regular season as a sophomore. PERSONAL: Son of Earnest and Karleen Curtis • has two brothers (Tyler and Josh) • brother, Josh, swam in college at Niagara.