Vinny Curry is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. Furthermore, Vinny Curry was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, with whom he won Super Bowl LII.
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Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Vinny Curry |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 30 Jun 1988 |
| Age: | 34 years |
| Horoscope: | Cancer |
| Lucky Number: | 8 |
| Lucky Stone: | Moonstone |
| Lucky Color: | Silver |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | NFL player |
| Country: | United States |
| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Daphne Vanderhorst |
| Net Worth | $11 million |
| 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 |
| Siblings | Thomas Jackson, Renea Unverzaght, Jillisa Curry, Shawnda Johnson, and Amanda Johnson |
| Kids | Noah and Chloe |
Vinny Curry Biography
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 birth date. 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
In terms of his academic career, he graduated from Neptune (NJ) high school. He later attended Marshall College and played football there. During his college 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 country, and the 11 sacks ranked sixth overall. Later, he 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 about his other body measurements.
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Career
Philadelphia Eagles picked Vinny Curry (59th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was Marshall’s highest pick since 2004. On May 9, 2012, Vinny signed a four-year contract.
He played in six games as a rookie but didn’t start any. Nine tackles. Second season: 17 tackles, 5 assists, 4 sacks, 2 pass deflections.
He appeared in all 16 games in 2014. Despite not starting and having only 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 outside linebacker but had only 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 16 games (with 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 a $23 million guarantee. 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 refusing a pay cut. He signed a $33 million, three-year deal 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. The Eagles re-signed him on August 10, 2020. On September 15, 2020, he was injured reserve.
On October 7, he was released from injured reserve and resumed team workouts. 17 October he was assigned duty. He was placed on reserve/COVID-19 on November 19, 2020, and activated on November 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’s 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 August 2023, and he has not disclosed his salary or income.
Vinny Curry Wife, Marriage
In the winter of 2021, Vinny Curry married Daphne Vanderhorst. Since 2014, the couple has been in a relationship. The couple has two children, Noah Curry and Chole Curry, from their relationship. Furthermore, his football player avoids controversy and rumors, focusing on his career and personal life.
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