Jack Tuttle’s coaching career is beginning where his playing career ended.

The former Michigan quarterback, who retired from football last October because of medical reasons, recently joined head coach Sherrone Moore’s staff as an assistant receivers coach, a team spokesperson confirmed to MLive.

Tuttle, 25, appeared in eight games for the Wolverines over two seasons, including starting Oct. 19, 2024, against Illinois. However, he announced on social media nine days later he was retiring.

“This past year has been challenging, marked by a UCL repair in my throwing arm that I didn’t fully recover from, which has caused ongoing issues,” Tuttle wrote in his retirement letter posted on social media. “And unfortunately, the recent experience of enduring my fifth concussion has brought forth the painful truth: that I need to start prioritizing my health. Throughout my college career, I’ve battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love.”

The former four-star recruit out of California began his college career at Utah but transferred to Indiana before appearing in a game. He spent four years with the Hoosiers but struggled to stay healthy, appearing in just 15 games with five starts.

Michigan landed him via the transfer portal ahead of the 2023 season top provide a veteran presence in the quarterback room behind J.J. McCarthy. Tuttle suffered the UCL tear in relief of McCarthy during the 2023 season and was limited to in spring practices and preseason camp entering 2024.

The Wolverines entered the season with a quarterback battle, which former walk-on Davis Warren won out of camp. Minimal production from the position led to Moore turning to Alex Orji in Week 4, but the offense still sputtered under the run-first signal-caller.

Tuttle made his 2024 debut in relief of Orji on Oct. 5 against Washington and started the following game against Illinois coming off a bye. He completed 30 of 50 passes for 306 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions last season.

Despite retiring midseason, he remained with the program for the rest of the year and now will work with a different position group as an assistant coach. Michigan also added another assistant receivers coach this offseason in 59-year-old Erik Campbell, who coached receivers for the Wolverines from 1995-2007.

“College football has given me a bunch of memories in my life with amazing people, and it has shaped my character,” Tuttle wrote in his retirement post. “I am immeasurably thankful for every chance I’ve had to step onto the field, and for the unwavering support of those who have stood by me through triumphs and tribulations. I want to thank Coach Moore, the staff and my teammates — I love all of you guys.”

“Though closing this chapter is unfortunate, my passion for football will always be part of me.”