Curtis Lofton
2008 · Round 2 · Pick 37 · LB · Atlanta Falcons
Curtis Lofton was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. At Kingfisher High School he made 505 career tackles, helped win a Class 3A state title in 2003, and was a Parade All-American in 2004. He was also a state runner-up in the 100 meters. At Oklahoma he played mostly special teams until 2007, when he became a consensus All-American and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Atlanta drafted him in the second round, 37th overall, in 2008, and Pro Football Weekly named him its Defensive Rookie of the Year. He played four seasons for the Falcons, three for New Orleans and one for Oakland (2015). His career totals are 948 tackles, eight sacks, 11 forced fumbles and three interceptions. He is retired. The Oklahoman wrote on November 23, 2007: "Jech's family contributed to Lofton's OSU passion, often taking him to football games in Stillwater." The Oklahoman wrote on November 29, 2007: "Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Lofton was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press on Wednesday."
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Lofton | https://grokipedia.com/page/Curtis_Lofton | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LoftCu99.htm | The Oklahoman, 2007-11-23, "Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Lofton - CRIMSON OPPORTUNITY - Lofton has given fans in Kingfisher a reason to cheer for OU" (via NewsBank The Oklahoman) | The Oklahoman, 2007-11-29, "AP Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year: Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Lofton - Big plays net Lofton hardware - Stoops says he's the most productive linebacker Sooners have had" (via NewsBank The Oklahoman)