Jerry Reynolds (American football) explained

Number:66
Position:Tackle / Guard
Birth Date:April 2, 1970
Birth Place:Fort Thomas, Kentucky, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:320
High School:Ft. Thomas (KY) Highlands
College:UNLV
Draftyear:1994
Draftround:6
Draftpick:184
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:25
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:2
Pfr:ReynJe20

Jerry Bradford Reynolds (born April 2, 1970) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Early years

Reynolds attended Highlands High School. He walked-on at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a freshman, he appeared in 8 games. As a sophomore, he became a starter at right tackle, missing the last game with a back bruise. He started 21 games over his final two seasons.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Reynolds was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 1994 NFL draft.[1] On August 28, he was waived and signed to the practice squad two days laters.[2] [3]

Dallas Cowboys

On November 1, 1994, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys from the Bengals' practice squad, after Erik Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury in a car accident. He was a backup player and was released on August 27, 1995.[4]

New York Giants

On August 29, 1995, he was signed by the New York Giants to play guard and for depth purposes.[5] The next year, he was moved to tackle. On February 11, 1999, he was released after only starting 2 games during his time with the team.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1994 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Transactions . February 19, 2018.
  3. Web site: Transactions . February 19, 2018.
  4. Web site: Transactions . February 19, 2018.
  5. News: Ex-Cowboy Reynolds Signed for Offensive Line . August 31, 1995 . . February 19, 2018.
  6. News: Transactions . The New York Times . 12 February 1999 . February 19, 2018.