Curry Burns (born February 12, 1981) is a former

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College career

Burns played

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at the

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and appeared in 74 games with 29 starts. He was part of a defensive secondary that tallied 52 interceptions over three seasons to rank second nationally. He finished his career with 336 tackles, eight interceptions, 16 passes defended, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and four blocked kicks. Burns ranks 10th on the school's career-record list in tackles. He was an All-

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selection as a senior, posting career-high 111 tackles.

Professional career

Houston Texans (first stint)

Burns was selected by the

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in the seventh round, with the 217th overall pick, of the

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, Curry played safety. He officially signed with the team on June 4, 2003. He was waived on August 26, 2003.

Oakland Raiders

Burns was signed to the practice squad of the

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on November 27, 2003.

Houston Texans (second stint)

On December 2, 2003, the Texans signed Burns off of the Raiders' practice squad. He then played in one game for the Texans during the 2003 season. He re-signed with the Texans on March 23, 2004. Burns was waived on August 31, 2004.

New England Patriots

Burns was signed to the practice squad of the

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on September 15, 2004.

New York Giants

On October 6, 2004, the

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signed Burns off of the Patriots' practice squad. He played in eight games, starting two, in 2004, recording 25 solo tackles, five assisted tackles, one interception and one pass breakup. He was waived by the Giants on September 3, 2005.

Washington Redskins

Burns was signed to the practice squad of the

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on September 28, 2005. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Redskins on January 16, 2006. He was waived on September 2, re-signed on September 13, and waived again on October 16, 2006, to make room for Troy Vincent. Overall, he appeared in two games in 2006 and made one solo tackle.

New Orleans Saints (first stint)

Burns was signed to the practice squad of the

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on December 6, 2006. He was released on December 13, 2006.

Houston Texans (third stint)

Burns was signed to the practice squad of the

on December 21, 2006.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

Burns signed with the Saints on May 23, 2007. He was released on September 1, 2007.

Personal life

He is the half-brother of Elvis Dumervil who plays for the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Burns, Curry 1981 births Living people Miami Jackson Senior High School alumni American football safeties Louisville Cardinals football players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen New York Giants players Players of American football from Miami Oakland Raiders players New England Patriots players Washington Redskins players New Orleans Saints players