RONALD CURRY

• WIDE RECEIVER
• No: 89
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 210
• Birth date: 05/28/1979
• College: North Carolina
• Acquired: Selected in the 7^th round (235^th overall) of the 2002 NFL Entry Draft  

 Ronald Curry went from the practice squad, to being a key cog in the Oakland Raiders offense. Upon entering the league, Curry had no position which to latch on to, so the Silver & Black utilized him as a scout quarterback, on special teams as a returner, with some brief glimpses in the secondary as well, in order to take advantage of the great athleticism he possessed.

 In 2003, he played 15-games, only starting twice at wide receiver, but he led the special teams unit with 17 tackles. When 2004 arrived, Oakland quickly learned that their patience would be worthwhile as Curry compiled 50 receptions for 670 yards and six scores while becoming a go to guy for then quarterback Kerry Collins.

 His shinning moment that season was during a Sunday night match-up versus the Denver Broncos. Curry torched Oakland’s rival for 110 yards receiving, and with the Silver & Black trailing, his amazing one-handed grab in the back of the end zone during a snow storm cut the lead to 24-19 and provided Raider fans with one of the memorable moments in recent team history. The Raiders eventually won that game, and the winning score in the 4^th quarter was set up by a Curry 63-yard grab.

 Since, he has sustained Achilles injuries that have kept him off the field for extended periods, has been hindered this off-season by foot ailments, but his work ethic and unwavering determination is what has made him a productive NFL target and a fan favorite.

 In 2006 and 2007, Curry amassed a combined 117 catches, 1,444 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while being one of the better 3^rd down converters in the league.