Vinny Curry

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
WifeDaphne Vanderhorst
Net Worth$11 million
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorShort Black
Birth PlaceNeptune, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
ReligionChristian
EducationMarshall College
FatherVincent Curry
MotherLinda Jackson
SiblingsThomas Jackson, Renea Unverzaght, Jillisa Curry, Shawnda Johnson, and Amanda Johnson
KidsNoah and Chloe
TwitterTwitter
InstagramInstagram
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Vinny Curry is an American football player who plays from the defensive end position for the New York Jets of the NFL. Moreover, Vinny was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, with whom he won Super Bowl LII.

How much is the net worth of Vinny Curry?

Vinny Curry has amassed a significant fortune playing American football. He has not declared his salary or other sources of income, but as of 2022, his net worth is estimated to be over $11 million.

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Vinny Curry Net worth 2022 Via Instagram

Early Years and Bio

In Neptune, New Jersey, on June 30, 1988, Vinny Curry, better known by his stage name Vinny Curry, was born. This NFL athlete is 34 years old and is an American citizen, according to his birthdate. He is a Christian and was born under the sign of the Cancer. He is also the son of Linda Jackson and Vincent Curry, the father (mother). Thomas Jackson, Renea Unverzaght, Jillisa Curry, Shawnda Johnson, and Amanda Johnson are his five siblings.

Education

In terms of his academic background, he graduated from Neptune(NJ) high school. Later, he attended Marshall College and played football there. His breakthrough season in college came in 2010, his junior year, when he registered a career-high 12 sacks. Additionally, as a senior in 2011, he made 74 tackles, 11 sacks, and 6 caused fumbles. The 11 sacks were the sixth-most overall, and the 6 forced fumbles were second-most in the nation. Later, he became the first member of the Marshall team to win the C-USA Defensive Player of the Year award since Albert McClellan in 2006.

What is the Professional Career of Vinny Curry?

Vinny Curry was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (59th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was the Marshall player to receive the highest selection since Darius Watts in 2004. Vinny and the team reached a four-year contract on May 9, 2012. He participated in 6 games during his rookie season but did not make a single start. He made a total of 9 tackles in the end. Also, He was handed a bigger role in his second season and ended up with 17 tackles, 5 assists, 4 sacks, and 2 pass deflections.

Vinny Curry in a field. Via NBC Sports

He enjoyed a breakout season in 2014 when he played in all 16 games. He only contributed 17 tackles and two assists, did not make a single start, but he was second on the team with 9 sacks, just behind Connor Barwin, and led the team with 4 forced fumbles. For the 2015 season, he was switched to outside linebacker but had trouble adjusting, recording only 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 16 games (with no starts).

Returned to Philadelphia

Despite concerns that he might depart the Eagles in free agency, his return to Philadelphia was finalized with the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and the team’s switch back to a 4-3 system. On February 2, 2016, he and the Eagles reached an agreement on a five-year, $47.5 million contract with $23 million in guaranteed pay. The Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41–33 in Super Bowl LII.

He made four tackles in the victory, which helped. After two years of his five-year contract, on March 16, 2018, the Eagles terminated him because he wouldn’t take a pay cut. In addition, on March 19, 2018, he signed a three-year, $23 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On February 12, 2019, the Buccaneers released him after he had played for them for a single season.

Vinny Curry, Eagles reportedly agree to terms - Bleeding Green Nation
the Eagles re-signed him after a season away in 2019. Via Bleeding Green Nation

Later, on March 21, 2019, the Eagles re-signed him after a season away. On August 10, 2020, he renewed his contract with the Eagles for a one season. He was put on injured reserve on September 15, 2020. He received permission to leave the injured reserve later, on October 7, and he started practicing with the club right afterwards. Also, He was given a duty assignment on October 17. On November 19, 2020, the group put him on the reserve/COVID-19 list, then on November 27, he was activated.

Joined the New York Jets

He entered into a contract with the New York Jets on March 24, 2021. On August 25, 2021, he claimed that a diagnostic of a rare blood disorder had given him the go-ahead to have his spleen removed. Additionally, he continued to have hope of returning, but after blood clots developed, he had to start taking blood thinners. As a result, he was suspended for the whole 2021 NFL season. The day of his release was January 7, 2022. Later, on April 20, 2022, he consented to re-sign with the Jets.

Awards

He was the Super Bowl champion (LII) C-USA Defensive Player of the Year in football (2011). Given his accomplishments, he might receive additional accolades in the upcoming years.

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Caption: Vinny Curry celebration after winning the trophy (Source: Instagram)

Who is the Wife of Vinny Curry?

In the chilly months of 2021, Vinny Curry wed Daphne Vanderhorst. A friendship between the two has existed since 2014. With their partnership, the couple gave birth to two children, Noah and Chole Curry. Additionally, the football player focuses on his work and personal life rather than getting involved in controversies or speculations.

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Caption: Vinny Curry with his wife and kids (Source: Instagram)

Body Stats and Social Media

This 6-foot-3-inch American football player weights about 127 kilograms. Additionally, he has short black hair and black eyes, and no other details about his other physical measurements are known. More than 97k people follow him on Instagram. On Twitter, he has more than 82.9k followers but is not active.

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