Curtis Duncan

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Curtis Duncan
No. 80
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1965-01-26) January 26, 1965 (age 59)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College: Northwestern
NFL draft: 1987  / Round: 10 / Pick: 258
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:322
Receiving yards:3,935
Touchdowns:20

Curtis Everett Duncan (born January 26, 1965), is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL Draft. [1] [2]

A 5'11", 184-lb. receiver from Northwestern University, Duncan played his entire seven-year career with the Houston Oilers during the Run & Shoot era with fellow receivers Ernest Givins, Haywood Jeffires, Drew Hill, and quarterback Warren Moon. His best year as a pro came during the 1992 season when he caught 82 receptions for 954 yards, earning him a selection to the Pro Bowl.

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References

  1. "Curtis Duncan liking Ambassador role". Houston Texans. Archived from the original on January 12, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  2. "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.