Almondo Alfonzo Curry (born August 18, 1980)[1] is an American college football coach and former cornerback. He is the cornerbacks coach for North Carolina A&T State University, a position he has held since 2023. He played college football for Virginia. After going undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
| North Carolina A&T Aggies | |
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| Position: | Cornerbacks coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 18, 1980 Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Virginia |
| Undrafted: | 2004 |
| Career history | |
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| As a coach: | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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College career
editFrom 1999 to 2003, Curry played college football for Virginia as a cornerback.[2][3]
Professional career
editMontreal Alouettes
editAfter going undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, Curry signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was named to the CFL All-Star team in 2004
Saskatchewan Roughriders
editIn 2006, Curry was traded to Saskatchewan Roughriders for quarterback, Nealon Greene.[4][5][6]
Coaching career
editIn 2008, Curry was hired as an assistant coach for Hampton High School.[citation needed]
In 2011, Curry was hired as the defensive coordinator for Heritage High School.[citation needed]
In 2012, Curry was hired as the defensive backs coach for Christopher Newport.[7]
In 2015, Curry was hired as the defensive backs coach for Virginia State.[8] He held the position until 2016.
In 2019, Curry was hired as a quality control coach and defensive analyst for William & Mary.[citation needed]
In 2020, Curry was hired as the cornerbacks coach for Maryville.[9]
In 2021, Curry was hired as the cornerbacks coach for Towson.[10]
In 2023, Curry was hired as the cornerbacks coach for North Carolina A&T.[11]
Personal life
editIn 2003, Curry was charged with assault and battery. He was acquitted in April 2003.[12]
References
edit- ^ "22 Almondo Curry". University of Virginia. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
- ^ Kurz Jr., Hank (September 20, 2002). "Cavaliers seeking to build". Sunday Free Lance-Star. Associated Press. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ^ Reedy, Jim (August 26, 2003). "This 'Muffin' Is No Cupcake". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Curry ready to play". Leader-Post. April 25, 2006. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ^ "Curry's time done with Riders". Leader-Post. August 30, 2006. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ^ "STAR TRACK: ALMONDO "MUFFIN" CURRY". The Virginian-Pilot. July 17, 2006. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Almondo Curry - Football Coach". Christopher Newport University Athletics. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Almondo Curry - Trojan Football Coach". Virginia State University Athletics. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Shinnick Announces News on Coaching Staff". Towson University Athletics. December 22, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Almondo Curry - Football Coach". Towson University Athletics. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Almondo Curry - Cornerbacks - Football Coaches". North Carolina A&T. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "CAVALIERS' CURRY IS ACQUITTED". Daily Press. April 22, 2003. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
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