August Curley
American football player
August Onorato Curley (born January 24, 1960) is an American former professional football linebacker who played four seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 1983 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.
Early life and college
August Onorato Curley was born on January 24, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended Southwest High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was a member of the USC Trojans of the University of Southern California from 1978 to 1982 and a three-year letterman from 1980 to 1982. The 1978 Trojans were named Coaches Poll national champions. He recorded one interception in 1980. He totaled 115 tackles and one interception his junior year in 1981. He opened his senior season in 1982 with a 22-tackle game against the Florida Gators.
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