John Curry (American football)
American football player (born 2005)
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John Daniel Curry (born April 8, 2005)[1] is an American football linebacker for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
| No. 6 – Texas Tech Red Raiders | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 8, 2005[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Coronado (Lubbock, Texas) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Curry attended Coronado High School located in Lubbock, Texas. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[2][3]
College career
In his first collegiate season in 2023, he used the season to redshirt after appearing in five games.[4][5] During the 2024 season, Curry recorded 35 tackles and an interception.[6] Heading into the 2025 season, he transitioned into a starting hybrid linebacker position for the Red Raiders defense.[7][8] In week ten of the 2025 season, Curry recovered a fumble which he returned for a touchdown in a victory over Kansas State.[9]
Personal life
Curry's grandfather is late NFL offensive lineman, John Ayers.[2]