Curtis Whitley

Curtis Wayne Whitley (May 10, 1969 – May 11, 2008) was an American professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL).^[2] He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 1992 NFL draft.^[3] Whitley played six seasons for the Chargers (1992–1994), Carolina Panthers (1995–1996), and Oakland Raiders (1997).

Curtis Whitley

No. 64, 66
Position:	Center
Personal information
Born:	(1969-05-10)May 10, 1969 Smithfield, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:	May 11, 2008(2008-05-11) (aged 39) Fort Stockton, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:	Smithfield-Selma
College:	Chowan Clemson
NFL draft:	1992: 5th round, 117th pick
Expansion draft:	1995: 7th round, 14th pick
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1992–1994) Carolina Panthers (1995–1996) Oakland Raiders (1997–1998)[1] Tampa Bay Storm (2000)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 72 Games started: 27 Fumble recoveries: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Born in Smithfield, North Carolina, Whitley graduated from Smithfield-Selma High School before attending Clemson University. In the NFL, he was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL expansion draft.^[4]

Whitley was found dead from a drug overdose in Texas on May 11, 2008, one day after his 39th birthday.^[5]