Curtis Weaver

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Curtis Weaver

| image =

| caption =

| current_team =

| number = 59

| position = Linebacker

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|8|3}}

| birth_place = Long Beach, California, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 2

| weight_lb = 265

| high_school = St. Anthony
(Long Beach, California)

| college = Boise State (2016–2019)

| draftyear = 2020

| draftround = 5

| draftpick = 164

| pastteams =

Miami Dolphins (2020)*
Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2020|2022}})
Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
Birmingham Stallions ({{UFL Year|2024}})*
Ottawa Redblacks ({{CFL Year|2024}})*

| highlights =

MW Defensive Player of the Year (2019)
2× First-team All-MW (2018, 2019)

| statlabel1 = Total tackles

| statvalue1 = 1

| statlabel2 = Sacks

| statvalue2 =

| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles

| statvalue3 =

| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries

| statvalue4 =

| pfr = WeavCu00

}}

Curtis Weaver (born August 3, 1998) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Boise State.

Early life

Weaver attended St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, California. He committed to Boise State University to play college football.

College career

After redshirting his first year at Boise State in 2016, Weaver played in all 14 games in 2017, recording 33 tackles, 11 sacks and one interception.{{Cite web|url=https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/football/curtis-weaver-is-having-plenty-of-fun-for-boise-state-both-on-and-off-the/article_ef47a6bb-1e6e-5aa4-8941-5c2eb319c05c.html|title=Curtis Weaver is having plenty of fun for Boise State, both on and off the field|first=By B. J. RAINS|last=bjrains@idahopress.com|website=Idaho Press}} As a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he had 43 tackles and 9.5 sacks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1170216/2019/08/29/curtis-weaver-boise-state-nfl-draft/|title=Sack artist Curtis Weaver is the lighthearted hero Boise State deserves|first=Dave|last=Southorn|website=The Athletic}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/football/the-nfl-will-come-calling-but-curtis-weaver-still-has-work-to-do-at-boise/article_171a5fd7-3b8f-50eb-a8cd-a850c1a14ce2.html|title=The NFL will come calling, but Curtis Weaver still has work to do at Boise State|first=By B. J. RAINS|last=bjrains@idahopress.com|website=Idaho Press}} During his redshirt junior year in 2019, he set the Mountain West Conference record for career sacks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.idahostatejournal.com/sports/local/boise-states-curtis-weaver-sets-all-time-mountain-west-sack-record-in-win-at-unlv/article_692eabbe-b1c9-5869-a388-5743e2262c5a.html|title=Boise State's Curtis Weaver sets all-time Mountain West sack record in win at UNLV|first=By B. J. Rains Idaho|last=Press|website=Idaho State Journal}} After this season, Weaver announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2020 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Boise State sack machine Curtis Weaver declares for the draft|author=Taylor, John|url=https://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/28/boise-state-curtis-weaver-2020-nfl-draft/|work=NBC Sports|date=December 28, 2019|accessdate=January 10, 2020}}

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 2 3/8

| weight = 265

| shuttle = 4.27

| cone drill = 7.00

| vertical = 32.5

| broad ft = 9

| broad in = 8

| arm span = 32 3/8

| hand span = 10

| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/curtis-weaver/32005745-4157-3489-d055-25f35fe1611b |title=Curtis Weaver Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 12, 2025}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018881&DraftYear=2020 |title=Curtis Weaver College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=May 12, 2025}}

}}

=Miami Dolphins=

Weaver was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Dolphins Draft Defensive End Curtis Weaver From Boise State|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/curtis-weaver-nfl-draft-boise-state|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=April 25, 2020}} He was waived/injured by the team on August 24, 2020.{{cite news |title=Waived/Injured Defensive End Curtis Weaver |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/waived-injured-defensive-end-curtis-weaver |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=August 24, 2020 |accessdate=August 25, 2020}}

=Cleveland Browns=

Weaver was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on August 25, 2020.{{cite news |title=Browns claim DE Curtis Weaver, place Grant Delpit on IR |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-claim-de-curtis-weaver-place-grant-delpit-on-ir |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=August 25, 2020}} The Browns placed Weaver on injured reserve on August 27, 2020.{{cite news |title=Browns sign C Jon Toth |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-c-jon-toth |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=August 27, 2020}}

Weaver was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.{{cite news |last1=Gribble |first1=Andrew |title=Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2021 season |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-initial-53-man-roster-heading-into-2021-season |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=August 31, 2021}} Weaver was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 1, 2021.{{cite news |title=Browns sign 11 to practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-11-to-practice-squad |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=September 1, 2021}} Weaver was elevated to the Browns' active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player on December 24, 2021.{{cite news |title=Browns activate 5 players from reserve/COVID-19 list, make other roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-5-players-from-reserve-covid-19-list-make-other-roster-moves |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=December 24, 2021}} Weaver made his NFL debut on January 9, 2022, against the Cincinnati Bengals, logging a tackle in the 21–16 victory.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/4048257/curtis-weaver|title=Curtis Weaver Game by Game Stats and Performance|website=ESPN}} The Browns re-signed Weaver to a reserve/futures contract on January 10, 2022.{{cite news |title=Browns sign 8 to reserve/futures contracts |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-8-to-reserve-futures-contracts |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=January 10, 2022 |access-date=January 10, 2022 |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110204636/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-8-to-reserve-futures-contracts |url-status=dead }} He was waived by the Browns on August 29, 2022.{{cite news |title=Browns reduce roster to 73 players |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-reduce-roster-to-73-players |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=August 29, 2022}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, 2022.{{cite web|title=Browns sign LB Jermaine Carter Jr. and DE Curtis Weaver to practice squad|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-lb-jermaine-carter-jr-and-de-curtis-weaver-to-practice-squad|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=September 27, 2022}} He was released on October 4, 2022.{{cite web|title=Browns place RB Jerome Ford on injured reserve|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-rb-jerome-ford-on-injured-reserve|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=October 4, 2022|access-date=October 5, 2022|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206164306/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-rb-jerome-ford-on-injured-reserve|url-status=dead}}

=Minnesota Vikings=

On January 18, 2023, Weaver signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings.{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign OLB Curtis Weaver to Future Contract|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/curtis-weaver-outside-linebacker-sign-roster|author=Young, Lindsey|website=Vikings.com|date=January 18, 2023}} He was waived on August 21, 2023.{{cite news|title=Vikings Sign Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/quarterback-jordan-ta-amu-sign?fbclid=IwAR33YVrIkpHpXKzH45BnTTWc1dBWu0PGzIcLdV-7o7xEKpIysBAKzR3YX84|date=August 21, 2023|website=Vikings.com}}

= Birmingham Stallions =

On October 6, 2023, Weaver signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Jeremiah |date=2023-10-07 |title=Birmingham Stallions Sign Carlos Davis and Curtis Weaver |url=https://usflnewsroom.com/news/birmingham-stallions-sign-carlos-davis-and-curtis-weaver-for-2024-season/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=USFL Newsroom |language=en-US}} He was released on March 10, 2024.{{Cite news |title=UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-teams-set-their-training-camp-rosters-to-58/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 10, 2024}}

= Ottawa Redblacks =

On April 3, 2024, Weaver signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{Cite web |title=Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=CFL.ca |language=en}} He was listed as a defensive lineman with the Redblacks.{{cite web | url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/05/08/ottawa-redblacks-place-dl-curtis-weaver-on-the-retired-list/?noamp=available | title=Ottawa Redblacks place DL Curtis Weaver on the retired list | publisher=bgmsportstrax.com | date=May 8, 2024 | accessdate=3 September 2024 | author=Heilman, Michael}} He retired on May 8, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/curtis-weaver-weavecu01/transactions | title=Curtis Weaver | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=3 September 2024}}