Kevin Curtis
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 4th round (127th overall), Kevin Curtis looks to become an NFL standout.
Kevin Curtis, FS - Texas Tech
Attributes (USA Today): Lean, but well-defined with tapered calves…Shows the balance and agility to close down hill…Makes quick decisions in the short area, displaying aggression while making proper reads in run support…Tackles with intensity, relishing the contact near the line…Catches and secures the ball away from the framework…Has a strong straight-line charge…Comes off the edge with explosion, showing the ability to locate and flush the quarterback out of the pocket…Stays in control, using his hands properly to redirect the tight ends…Anticipates the pass well, leaping for the ball at its highest point.
CAREER NOTES: Three-year starter who lined up at both free and strong safety during his career…The three-time All-Big Twelve Conference selection ranks second on the school's career-record list with 422 tackles (246 solos), topped only by Brad Hastings (480, 1983-86)… His ten interceptions rank sixth in Tech annals while his 144 yards in returns rank seventh… Added six sacks for minus 30 yards, 26 stops for losses of 87 yards and 28 pass deflections.
PERSONAL: Restaurant and Hotel Management major…Son of Joyce and Charles Curtis…Born 7/28/80 in Frankfurt, Germany…Resides in Lubbock, Texas.