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#23 De'Anthony Curtis
Position: TB
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 205
Year: Freshman
City/State: Camden, Ark.
High School: Fairview HS
Experience: High School
De'Anthony Curtis
Courtesy: Athletic Media Relations
Release: 07/13/2010

OUTLOOK: Curtis played running back in 2009, but was switched to wide receiver prior to spring practices in 2010. He had four catches for 44 yards in the scrimmage on April 3 and four for 38 on April 16.

2009: He appeared in all 13 games with starts against Auburn and Ole Miss. His totals included four receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown, one carry for three yards and five tackles on special teams. He had one reception for nine yards in the opener against Missouri State, two for 34 yards and a TD against Texas A&M and one for 11 yards at Ole Miss. His touchdown in the Southwest Classic against Texas A&M put Arkansas on top 14-10 and the Razorbacks never trailed again during the game. His three-yard rush came against Missouri State. Defensively, he had an assisted tackle at Alabama, two solo stops against Texas A&M, an assist against Auburn and as assist at Ole Miss. His touchdown reception came from Ryan Mallett and capped a seven-play 38-yard drive.

2008: He played in 10 games during his first season as he did not see time against Auburn or Tulsa. Curtis was the third-leading rusher on the team with 23 carries for 76 yards. He also had eight catches for 68 yards. He opened the year with a season-high 36 yards on six carries against Western Illinois. He added three receptions for 33 yards in the season-opening victory. He earned 16 yards on a season-high nine carries against Kentucky.

HIGH SCHOOL: He was named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Offensive Player of the Year, selected to the Associated Press Super Team and honored as an all-state selection after a spectacular senior season for Coach Buck James. He produced 2,503 total yards, averaging 13.8 yards each time he touched the ball. He helped lead his squad to a state semifinal berth. He carried the football 119 times for 1,237 yards (10.4 average) and 18 touchdowns as a senior. He also caught 40 passes for 707 yards (17.7 average) and four receiving scores. On special teams duty, he returned 12 kickoffs for 312 yards (26.0 average) and two touchdowns, and 10 punts for 247 yards (24.7 average) and two touchdowns. As a junior, he rushed for 568 yards and 11 touchdowns on 56 carries and totaled 41 receptions for 651 yards (15.9 average) and six touchdowns. He was ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in Arkansas by Rivals, HawgSports.com Natural 21 and Hawgs Illustrated.  He was the No. 6 running back in the nation according to Rivals and rated No. 94 overall in the Rivals 100 rankings. He was rated as the No. 16 running back in the nation and the No. 2 player in the state by Scout. He was also recruited by Clemson, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, Tennessee and Texas Tech.

PERSONAL: Born May 8, 1990, he is the son of Tony and Michelle Curtis. He is enrolled in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.