
Pitt’s former two-way spark and academic standout
Chris Curd’s Pitt profile reads like a high-motor, high-IQ football guy: a 6-3, 230-pound former Panther who earned a letter in 2000-2003, made the Academic Football Team in 2001, and was versatile enough to start at wide receiver while also contributing on special teams. He’s the kind of player coaches usually trust for toughness, blocking, and reliability rather than flashy box-score numbers, and a knee injury in his 2003 start against Texas A&M adds important context to his college arc. If you value grit, team-first play, and adaptability, Curd fits the bill.