Vinny Curry is an American football defensive player for the New York Jets of the National Football League. Furthermore, Vinny Curry was selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, with whom he won Super Bowl LII.
Fast facts
| Full name: | Vinny Curry |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | June 30, 1988 |
| Age: | 34 years |
| Horoscope: | Cancer |
| Lucky number: | 8 |
| Lucky stone: | Moonstone |
| Lucky color: | Silver |
| The best match for marriage: | Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio |
| Sex: | Male |
| Profession: | NFL player |
| Earth: | United States |
| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) |
| Marriage status: | married |
| Woman | Daphne Vanderhorst |
| Netto value | 11 million dollars |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Short black |
| Birth place | Neptune, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Education | Marshall College |
| Father | Vincent Curry |
| Mother | Linda Jackson |
| Brothers and sisters | Thomas Jackson, Renea Unverzaght, Jillisa Curry, Shawnda Johnson and Amanda Johnson |
| children | Noah and Chloe |
Biography of Vinny Curry
Vinny Curry was born on June 30, 1988 in Neptune, New Jersey, in the United States of America. This NFL player is 34 years old and of American nationality, according to his date of birth. He was born under the sign of Cancer and practices Christianity.
He is also the son of Vincent Curry (father) and Linda Jackson (mother). Thomas Jackson, Renea Unverzaght, Jillisa Curry, Shawnda Johnson and Amanda Johnson are his siblings.
Vinny Curry Education
As for his academic career, he graduated from Neptune (NJ) High School. He later attended Marshall College and played football there. During his collegiate career, he had a breakout season in 2010, his junior year, when he had a career-high 12 sacks.
Furthermore, as a senior in 2011 he had 74 tackles, 11 sacks and 6 forced fumbles. The 6 forced fumbles ranked second in the nation, and the 11 sacks ranked sixth overall. He later became the first Marshall player to be named C-USA Defensive Player of the Year since Albert McClellan in 2006.
Vinny Curry Height and Weight
This American football player is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 127 kg. Furthermore, he has short black hair and black eyes, and there is no information on his other body measurements.
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Career
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Vinny Curry (59th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was Marshall’s top pick since 2004. Vinny signed a four-year contract on May 9, 2012.
He played in six games as a rookie, but did not start any. Nine attempts. Second season: 17 tackles, 5 assists, 4 sacks, 2 pass deflections.
He appeared in all 16 games in 2014. Despite not starting and only having 17 tackles and 2 assists, he led the team with 4 forced fumbles and was second with 9 sacks, behind Connor Barwin.
In 2015, he was moved to outfielder, but had just 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 16 games (no starts).
Despite rumors that he would leave in free agency, he returned to Philadelphia with the team’s return to a 4-3 defense. On February 2, 2016, he signed a five-year, $47.5 million contract with $23 million guaranteed. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII 41-33.
He won with four tackles. Moreover, he was released by the Eagles on March 16, 2018 after he refused a pay cut. He signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Buccaneers on March 19. After one season, the Buccaneers released him on February 12.
The Eagles re-signed him on March 21, 2019, after a season away. He was re-signed by the Eagles on August 10, 2020. He was placed on injured reserve on September 15, 2020.
On October 7, he was released from injured reserve and resumed training with the team. On October 17, he was assigned the duty. He was placed in reserve/COVID-19 on 11/19/2020, and activated on 11/27.
Vinny Curry Awards
As a football player, he was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl Champion (LII) (2011). Given his success, he may receive additional awards and honors in the coming years.
Vinny Curry Net Worth
He made a lot of money as an American football player. His net worth is estimated to be around $11 million as of October 2023, and he has not disclosed his salary or income.
Vinny Curry Wife, Marriage
In the winter of 2021, Vinny Curry married Daphne Vanderhorst. The couple has been in a relationship since 2014. The couple has two children from their relationship, Noah Curry and Chole Curry. Furthermore, his footballer avoids controversies and rumours, focusing on his career and personal life.
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