Derrick Scott Reynolds (born January 19, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.

Ricky Reynolds
No. 21, 29
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1965-01-19) January 19, 1965 (age 61)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolSacramento (CA) Burbank
CollegeWashington State (1983–1986)
NFL draft1987: 2nd round, 36th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions23
Interception yards198
Touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Reynolds graduated from Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California in 1983.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+58 in
(1.82 m)
182 lb
(83 kg)
29+12 in
(0.75 m)
8+34 in
(0.22 m)
4.48 s1.53 s2.55 s4.17 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)
9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
16 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1]

He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 1987 NFL draft.[2] Over the course of his career from 1987 to 1996 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots, Reynolds totaled 23 interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. Reynolds spent most of his year as a left-side cornerback, though he played the right side in 1993 for the Buccaneers and in 1996 for the Patriots. Reynolds also returned two fumble recoveries for touchdowns and returned a blocked field goal attempt for a touchdown.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckIntYdsTDLngFFFRYdsTD
1987TAM 121270--0.000002000
1988TAM 161674--0.047071200
1989TAM 161571--0.05871682200
1990TAM 151549--0.03700460200
1991TAM 161645--1.027071000
1992TAM 161665--1.0200012111
1993TAM 141360--1.013031000
1994NWE 1510575072.011111113251
1995NWE 16168568172.536042100
1996NWE 119322570.027070000
Career147138608143317.5231982681112362

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckIntYdsTDLngFFFRYdsTD
1994NWE 117700.000000000
Career117700.000000000

References

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  1. "Ricky Reynolds Combine Results". NFLCombineResults.com. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  2. "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.