Vinny Curry is well known as an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Vinny Curry, better known as Vinny Curry, was born on June 30, 1988, in Neptune, New Jersey, in the United States of America. According to his birth date, this NFL athlete is 34 years old and of American nationality. He was born under the sign of Cancer and practices Christianity.
He is also the son of Vincent Curry (father) and Linda Jackson (mother). His siblings are Thomas Jackson, Renea Unverzaght, Jillisa Curry, Shawnda Johnson, and Amanda Johnson.
In terms of his academic background, 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 caused 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 voted C-USA Defensive Player of the Year since Albert McClellan in 2006.
Vinny Curry’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
This American football player is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 127 kilograms. Furthermore, he has short black hair and black eyes, and there is no information on his other physical measurements.
Vinny Curry’s Profession & Career
Curry was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (59th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was the Marshall player with the highest selection since Darius Watts in 2004. Vinny signed a four-year contract with the club on May 9, 2012.
His rookie campaign was uneventful; he appeared in six games but did not make a single start. He finished with a total of nine tackles. Vinny was given a bigger role in his second season and finished with 17 tackles, 5 assists, 4 sacks, and 2 pass deflections.
He enjoyed a breakout season in 2014 when he appeared in all 16 games. Despite not making a single start and only having 17 tackles and two assists, he led the team with four forced fumbles and was second on the team with nine sacks, trailing only Connor Barwin.
He was moved to outside linebacker for the 2015 season but had trouble adjusting, recording only 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 16 games (with no starts).
Back in Philadelphia
Despite suspicions that he would depart the Eagles in free agency, his return to Philadelphia was completed by hiring new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and the team’s reversion to a 4-3 system. On February 2, 2016, he and the Eagles agreed to a five-year, $47.5 million contract with a $23 million guarantee. The Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII.
With four tackles, he helped the team win. After two years of his five-year deal, he was released by the Eagles on March 16, 2018, after refusing to accept a wage cut. On March 19, 2018, he signed a three-year, $23 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After only one season with them, he was released by the Buccaneers on February 12, 2019.
Following a season away, he was re-signed by the Eagles on March 21, 2019. On August 10, 2020, he re-signed with the Eagles for one year. He was placed on injured reserve on September 15, 2020.
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On October 7, he received the go-ahead to return from the injured reserve and started back up with the club. He was given a duty assignment on October 17. Vinny was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list on November 19, 2020, and on November 27, he was activated.
He signed with the New York Jets. Vinny inked a contract with the New York Jets on March 24, 2021. He announced on August 25, 2021, that he had been given permission to have his spleen removed due to a rare blood disorder diagnosis.
Furthermore, he intended to return, but once blood clots formed, he had to begin taking blood thinners. As a result, he was suspended for the entire 2021 NFL season. On January 7, 2022, he was released. Later, on April 20, 2022, he agreed to re-sign with the Jets.
Awards
As a football player, he was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion (LII) (2011). Given his accomplishments, he may receive other prizes and honors in the coming years.
Vinny Curry’s Salary and Net Worth
He made a lot of money as an American football player. His net worth is estimated to be over $11 million as of 2022, and he has not disclosed his salary or income.
Vinny Curry’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
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 speculations, focusing on his job and personal life.
Vinny Curry’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
There are almost 97k followers on his Instagram profile. Similarly, he has over 82.9k Twitter followers but is not active.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Vinny Curry |
|---|---|
| Born Date | 30 Jun 1988 |
| Age | 34 years old |
| 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 |
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| Wiki | Vinny Curry Wiki |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | N/A |
