August Curley facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | January 24, 1960 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) |
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| High school: | Southwest (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| College: | USC (1978–1982) |
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 4 / Pick: 94 |
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August Onorato Curley (born January 24, 1960) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL). He was picked by the Lions in the 1983 NFL draft. He also played college football at the University of Southern California.
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August Curley's Early Life and College Football
August Curley was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 24, 1960. He went to Southwest High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Playing for the USC Trojans
He played college football for the USC Trojans. This is the team from the University of Southern California. He played from 1978 to 1982. He was a "letterman" for three years. This means he played well enough to earn a special award.
The 1978 USC Trojans football team was very successful. They were named national champions by the Coaches Poll. This is a big honor in college football. In 1980, August Curley made one interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
In 1981, his junior year, he had 115 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops the player with the ball. He also made one interception that year. His senior season in 1982 started strong. He had 22 tackles in one game against the Florida Gators. However, he got injured the next week. This injury made him miss the rest of the season. He also had one interception in 1982.
August Curley's Professional Football Career
August Curley was chosen by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL draft. He was the 94th player picked overall. He officially joined the team on June 1.
First Seasons with the Detroit Lions
In his first year, 1983, he played in ten games. But then he got a knee injury. He was placed on "injured reserve." This means a player cannot play because of an injury.
In 1984, his knee injury bothered him again. He was put on the "physically unable to perform" list. He was able to play again later that year. He appeared in eight games during the 1984 season.
Key Season and Final Year
The 1985 season was a big one for Curley. He played in all 16 games for the Lions. He started 14 of those games. He made 51 solo tackles and 24 assisted tackles. He also broke up two passes and forced one fumble. The Lions finished that year with a record of 4 wins, 11 losses, and 1 tie.
In 1986, he was again placed on injured reserve. He was activated later in the season. He played in four games that year. After the season, he became a "free agent." This means he was free to sign with any team.
See Also
- List of Detroit Lions draft picks
