Kendall Reyes Explained

Kendall Reyes
Number:91, 97, 98
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:26 September 1989
Birth Place:Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:300
High School:Nashua (NH) North
College:Connecticut (2007–2011)
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:2
Draftpick:49
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:146
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:14.5
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:8
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:ReyeKe00

Kendall A. Reyes (born September 26, 1989) is a former American football defensive end. In 2010, he served as one of four team captains for the University of Connecticut Huskies and was named to the All-Big East Conference first-team following the season.[1] He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft, and was also a member of the Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, and New York Jets.

Early life

Kendall Reyes attended Nashua High School North in Nashua, New Hampshire from 2003–2007. In football, Reyes was a standout wide receiver, tight end, linebacker and defensive end. He was twice named All-State and also a two-time All-Conference pick. Following his senior year, he was selected to play at the Shriners' All-Star Game.

Reyes was also a three-sport athlete at Nashua North, also playing basketball and track & field during his high school career. As a sophomore in 2005, he placed eighth in the long jump with a leap of 6.18 meters (20 ft, 3.5 in) at the NHIAA Meet of Champions.[2] At the 2006 NHIAA Class L Track Championships, he earned a third-place finish in the discus with a throw of 52.12 meters (171 ft), while also placing sixth in the high jump (1.83m or 6'0").[3] He posted a personal-best throw of 14.35 meters (47'1") in the shot put as a senior.[4]

Reyes was not that heavily recruited out of high school, and he only received 3 offers from Division 1 schools (Connecticut, New Hampshire). On November 11, 2006, Reyes verbally committed to Connecticut.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

When the Chargers drafted him with the 49th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft, Reyes became Nashua High School North’s first NFL draft pick and the first player from Nashua to be drafted since the Cincinnati Bengals selected tackle Herb Webster in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL draft.[5] He was also the highest drafted defensive lineman in school history.[6]

In his rookie season, Reyes led the Chargers’ defensive line with 19 quarterback pressures and 15 quarterback hits, and he finished the year third on the team with 5.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. He recorded his first two NFL sacks against future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and on December 23, during a road win against the New York Jets, racked up 3.5 sacks, the most by a Chargers rookie in 26 years. Reyes closed out his initial campaign by earning All-Rookie honors from ESPN.com.[7]

In 2013, Reyes was named starter right next to Corey Liuget on the defensive line. Reyes went on to play all 16 games as a starter and managed to collect 34 tackles, 5 sacks, and 2 passes defended.

Washington Redskins

Reyes signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins on March 11, 2016.[8] He was released by the Redskins on October 5, 2016.[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 18, 2016, Reyes was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[10]

New York Jets

On August 3, 2018, Reyes signed with the New York Jets.[11] He was released on August 31, 2018.[12]

Coaching career

Reyes began his coaching career in January 2019 at the University of New Hampshire.[13]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
SDG16 4 28 16 12 5.5 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
SDG16 16 34 25 9 5.0 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
SDG16 15 32 15 17 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SDG16 15 32 25 7 2.0 5 1 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0
WAS2 0 5 3 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
KAN10 0 15 12 3 1.0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
76 50 146 96 50 14.5 22 1 1 0 1 8 0 0 0 0

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
SDG2 2 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
KAN1 0 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 2 6 2 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Personal life

Reyes still spends a lot of time in Nashua during the offseason. In March 2013, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua inducted him into its Hall of Fame. Reyes spent much of his time as a youth at the Club, where he sharpened his athletic and academic skills. Now he works with the Club to help develop initiatives for youths. A former class president at Nashua North High, Reyes also spends time at his alma mater talking to student-athletes about education and being good community citizens.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.bigeast.org/News/tabid/435/Article/217502/BIG-EAST-Announces-2010-Postseason-Football-Honors.aspx BIG EAST Announces 2010 Postseason Football Honors
  2. Web site: NHIAA Meet of Champions - - Track & Field Meet.
  3. Web site: SiteApp.
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  5. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Chargers Website. September 2, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130828075954/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/kendall-reyes/53b0526d-ec9c-4e57-94e5-02871ef95281/. August 28, 2013. dead.
  7. Web site: Kendall Reyes - Unsigned Free Agent - news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries.
  8. Web site: ESPN.com. Kendall Reyes signs one-year deal with Redskins. March 11, 2016. March 11, 2016.
  9. Web site: Redskins Sign Safeties Donte Whitner And Josh Evans. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804052944/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Safeties-Donte-Whitner-And-Josh-Evans/7eac752e-5f51-4580-9651-01dc52f8d64c. dead. August 4, 2017. Czarda, Stephen. Redskins.com. October 5, 2016.
  10. Web site: Chiefs Announce Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208003609/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Moves/0f7f541f-ce76-4905-8f14-19b239479196. dead. December 8, 2017. Chiefs.com. October 18, 2016.
  11. Web site: Jets Sign DL Kendall Reyes. Allen, Eric. NewYorkJets.com. August 3, 2018.
  12. Web site: Jets Cut 18 Players on Their Way to 53-Player Active Roster. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. August 31, 2018.
  13. Web site: Kendall Reyes - Assistant Coach (DT) - Football Coaches.
  14. Web site: San Diego Chargers: Kendall Reyes . September 2, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130828075954/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/kendall-reyes/53b0526d-ec9c-4e57-94e5-02871ef95281/ . August 28, 2013 . dead .