Jeremy Reaves

Jeremy Antoine Reaves (born August 29, 1996) is an American football free safety for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Alabama.

Jeremy Reaves
No. 39 – Washington Football Team
Position:Free safety
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-29) August 29, 1996
Pensacola, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Pensacola Catholic
(Pensacola, Florida)
College:South Alabama
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:15
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life and high school

Reaves was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida and attended Pensacola Catholic High School, where he played both baseball and football. He originally played running back for the Crusaders before his coach moved him to defensive back after his sophomore year, in large part due his inability to gain yards after contact on carries. He was named first team all-area as a junior and honorable mention All-State as a senior after recording 39 tackles and five interceptions despite missing an extended period of time because of fractures to his L5 and L6 vertebrae.[1]

College career

Reaves played four seasons for the South Alabama Jaguars, playing cornerback his first three years before moving to safety going into his senior season.[2] He was named second team All-Sun Belt as a sophomore, his first season as a starter, after making 96 tackles (2nd highest on the team), eight for a loss, and leading the team with six passes broken up and tying for the team lead with two interceptions and three forced fumbles.[3] In his junior season Reaves was named first team All-Sunbelt after making 85 tackles (5.5 for loss) and again led the team with seven pass breakups and was second on the team with three interceptions.[4] As a senior, Reaves recorded 104 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three interceptions and three forced fumbles and was named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Reaves finished his collegiate career with 301 tackles, eight interceptions, 22 passes defensed, and eight forced fumbles.[5] His performance earned him an invitation to the 2018 Senior Bowl, where he made eight tackles and an interception.[6]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Reaves signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[7] He was waived by the Eagles at the end of training camp on September 1, 2018.[8]

Washington Redskins

Reaves was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad on September 12, 2018.[9] He was promoted to the Redskins' active roster on December 19, 2018.[10] He made his NFL debut on December 22, 2018 against the Tennessee Titans.[11]

Reaves was waived on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the practice squad the following day.[12][13] He was promoted to the active roster on October 12, 2019.[14] Reaves made his first career start on October 24, 2019 against the Minnesota Vikings, making three tackles before leaving the game due to a concussion.[15] In 2019, Reaves finished the season with 15 tackles, a quarterback hit and a pass defended in nine games played (three starts).[16]

References
  1. Stephenson, Creg (November 9, 2017). "Jeremy Reaves: From 'No YAC' to bad back to one of South Alabama's all-time greats". AL.com. Advance Media Southeast. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  2. Kulp, Andrew (May 15, 2018). "Jeremy Reaves went undrafted but has chance to make Eagles". NBCSports.com. NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  3. Adcock, Jeremy (December 9, 2015). "A Bowl Just Out Of Reach: A Season Review Of South Alabama Football". UnderdogDynasty.com. SB Nation. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  4. Stephenson, Creg (December 6, 2018). "South Alabama's Jeremy Reaves named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year". AL.com. Advance Media Southeast. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  5. Shavatt, Russell (August 11, 2019). "Redskins FS Jeremy Reaves makes roster decision at safety interesting". RiggosRag.com. FanSided. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  6. Stephenson, Creg (April 28, 2018). "South Alabama's Jeremy Reaves not selected in 2018 NFL draft; headed to Eagles as free agent". AL.com. Advance Media Southeast. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  7. Davenport, Turron (April 28, 2018). "Eagles 2018 undrafted free agent tracker". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  8. Berman, Zach (September 1, 2018). "Eagles set 53-man roster, release Steven Means, waive Donnel Pumphrey, and keep Josh Perkins on cut-down day". Philly.com. Philadelphia Media Network. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  9. Wallace, Eric (September 12, 2018). "Catholic's Jeremy Reaves signs with Washington Redskins practice squad". Pensacola News Journal. USA Today. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  10. Williams, Charean (December 19, 2018). "Washington places Danny Johnson on IR, promotes Jeremy Reaves". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  11. Inabinett, Mark (December 23, 2018). "Titans, Ravens win in Saturday's NFL games". AL.com. Advance Media Southeast. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  12. "Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  13. "Redskins Sign Nine Players To Practice Squad". Redskins.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  14. "Redskins Place TE Jordan Reed On IR; Promote S Jeremy Reaves From Practice Squad". Redskins.com. October 12, 2019.
  15. Inabinett, Mark (October 24, 2019). "8 Alabama alumni play in NFL's Thursday night game". AL.com. Advance Media Southeast. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  16. Inabinett, Mark (February 18, 2020). "Alabama Roots: 154 NFL players in the 2019 season". AL.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
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