Ricky Reynolds was a professional football player who played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for several years. He was born on December 20, 1964, in Tavares, Florida, and attended the University of Washington, where he played college football.
Reynolds was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft. He played for the Buccaneers for eight seasons, from 1987 to 1994, and was known for his speed and agility on the field. He was also a reliable tackler and had good coverage skills, which made him a valuable asset to the team.
During his time with the Buccaneers, Reynolds played in 121 games and recorded 29 interceptions, which is the third-highest total in team history. He also had 5.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and 7 fumble recoveries. In 1992, he was named to the Pro Bowl, which is the NFL's all-star game, and was also named second-team All-Pro.
After leaving the Buccaneers, Reynolds played for the New England Patriots for one season, in 1995. He played in 15 games for the Patriots and recorded one interception. He then played for the New York Jets in 1996, where he played in 10 games and recorded one interception.
Reynolds retired from the NFL after the 1996 season, having played in a total of 146 games over his career. He finished his career with 31 interceptions, 5.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and 7 fumble recoveries.
After retiring from football, Reynolds worked as a high school football coach in Florida. He also worked as a color commentator for the Buccaneers' radio broadcasts for several years.
Overall, Ricky Reynolds had a successful career in the NFL, playing for three different teams over the course of 10 seasons. He was known for his speed, agility, and coverage skills, and was a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career statistics are impressive, and he is remembered as one of the best cornerbacks in Buccaneers history.
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