| Malik Reaves | |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | 15 December 1995 |
| Birth Place: | Panama City, Florida |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lb: | 200 |
| High School: | Duncan U. Fletcher (Neptune Beach, Florida) |
| College: | Villanova |
| Undraftedyear: | 2018 |
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Malik Reaves (born December 15, 1995) is a professional gridiron football defensive back who is a free agent. He played college football for Villanova, where he earned all-CAA honors following his senior season.[1] [2]
Reaves was a four-year letter winner in football and track at Duncan U. Fletcher High School where he was an all-state honoree, first-team All-Gateway Conference, and The Florida Times-Union All-First Coach Honorable Mention.[3]
Reaves was fourth on the Wildcats defense in tackles in 2017 with 58 (35 solo).[4] He finished his career with 178 tackles in 43 games for Villanova, along with 4 interceptions, 13 pass defenses, and 2 forced fumbles.[5] Reaves earned second-team all-CAA honors twice, following his Sophomore (2015)[6] and Senior (2017)[7] seasons.
Reaves was ranked among the top twenty-five at his position in the 2018 NFL draft.[8]
Reaves signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2018.[9] He was waived on June 14, 2018.[10]
On July 26, 2018, Reaves signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] He was waived on September 1, 2019.[12]
Reaves signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 15, 2019.[13] He was released before the start of the season on April 24, 2019.[13] He signed with the Toronto Argonauts after the season on December 16, 2019,[13] but was released on December 28, 2020.[14]