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Pros- Curry is a great athlete that plays with the game with elite awareness and instincts. He is an extremely reliable tackler with the ability to play the outside in a 4-3 or the inside in a 3-4. He is solid in every aspect of the position and has big play ability against both the pass and in run support. Curry was extremely durable in college, never missing a game.

Cons- The only real weakness in Curry’s game is that he is not an elite pass rusher. He lacks the size to bull rush and doesn’t offer many moves to elude blockers. He totaled only 2.5 sacks in his final year at Wake Forest.

Scouts Take- Curry is viewed by many as the safest pick in this class. He is durable, intelligent, and plays with the mentality to make plays. He had an extremely productive career, tallying 332 tackles--45.5 for a loss--and 6 picks. He would be a great fit for any team, in any scheme. Some think Curry is talented enough to go number one overall. More than likely he will be selected between the three and six spots.

School Bio

CFI: Q & A: Aaron Curry, Wake Forest - 12.20.08

CFI: Player Anatomy: LB Aaron Curry, WF - 12.20.08

Butkus Award Collegiate Trophy Presented to Aaron Curry of Wake Forest - 12.9.08

1.29.09 - Curry says he's always modeled his game after Lawrence Taylor and Julius Peppers, and he's actually the son of former Lions defensive back Reggie Pinkney. Though he doesn't have the closest of relationships with his dad, Curry's mom – a schoolteacher – seems to have kept him focused.

12.20.08 - Going up against the triple-option offense of Navy was not the ideal setting to scout Aaron Curry’s vast array of skills. Nevertheless, the senior stood out as the best football player on either squad. The Butkus Award winner did a great job of being disciplined and taking care of his responsibilities – if his duty was to take the pitchman, he took the pitchman, and if he was assigned the quarterback, he hit the quarterback. Curry was unstoppable as a pass-rusher. Even though he didn’t record a sack, whenever the Midshipmen dropped back to pass (which wasn’t often), Curry was able to pressure the quarterback, often laying a lick. The strongside backer used his strength, speed and spin moves to overwhelm would-be blockers. Whenever a back was asked to block Curry, who was explosive running down ball carriers, it was game over. He even looked good when he put his hand down on the ground. The future first round pick may have made just four tackles (one TFL), but no one had a bigger impact on the game. - College Football Insiders Eagle Bank Bowl Notes

Scout's Take - 7.1.08

Pros: This Demon Deacon displayed his playmaking skills even as a freshman, breaking into the backfield, knocking down passes and even blocking a punt. Last season he returned three of his four interceptions for touchdowns and recorded three sacks—Curry can cover and rush the passer. He has played in every game since his red-shirt freshman season, among the most experienced players in the country with 37 career starts already on his resume. Curry possesses prototypical size and length and looks like he can pack on some more bulk as he matures. His size and wingspan will allow him to do battle on the line of scrimmage. He has a good head on his shoulders, deciding to attend Wake Forest due in part to their academic prowess and he has plans on attending law school in the future. Curry can also contribute on special teams.

Cons: He is at his best with all of the action in front of him and when he is able to attack straight ahead. While he is a playmaker, Curry is not very explosive—he’s not a big hitter. He could have some trouble trying to arm tackle bigger and stronger players in the NFL. Curry has above average straight-line speed, but is not the quickest or most agile of linebackers.

Overall: Curry is the complete package, both solid and spectacular. His 226 return yards not only trumped fellow junior cornerback Alphonso Smith’s 166 yards (on eight interceptions), the linebacker set the school record for a single season and a career. Whoever calls his name in April will be adding a difference maker.

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