Iowa State and its athletic programs are often described as a family.
That depiction comes as full circle as it can when talking about Malachi Curvey, a 2025 wide receiver prospect that earned his first offer Wednesday, from Iowa State, after participating in a prospect camp at the school.
“It was fun,” Curvey said. “This camp really taught you the little things to work on – the fundamentals.”
Malachi’s dad, Brent Curvey, is a former player for both Iowa State and the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League.
Brent spoke to us, as well, about the things he did to help his son get to this point – largely pointing to his presence around the sport growing up.
“The thing I feel like I did the most was keep him around football,” Brent said. “I had him young – he got to see his dad compete with the Barnstormers for a little bit. we got to teach him to be a really good athlete.”
Curvey’s son has a lot of memories about his dad on the field.
Brent won’t give them up easily though.
“He said he’s done great things,” Malachi said. “Broke records. He doesn’t really brag much to be honest with you.”
“Be a humble monster man – that’s what I taught him,” Brent said. “You let your play do that for you. At the end of the day, your talent talks for you.”
And talent talked for the 2025 prospect.
The already, 6-foot-3 wide receiver going into his sophomore season at Waukee High School is getting an early offer in Iowa State.
“I’m just excited he’s been getting noticed,” Brent said. “My first big offer was Iowa State in high school, but my came after my junior year. He’s a freshman into high school.”
