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Jacques Reeves
No. 35
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1982-10-08) October 8, 1982 (age 43)
Lancaster, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolLancaster
CollegePurdue
NFL draft2004: 7th round, 223rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles211
Forced fumbles2
Fumble recoveries3
Pass deflections45
Interceptions6
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jacques Dimitri Reeves (born October 8, 1982) is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Purdue University.

Early life

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Reeves attended Lancaster High School. As a senior defensive back, he had 4 interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns) and 5 fumble recoveries. He also practiced track and basketball.

He ran the 200 metres in 20.72 seconds and the 400 metres in 46.01 seconds. He was a member of the Dallas Morning News All-area 100 team.

College career

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He accepted a football scholarship from Purdue University. As a true freshman he played on special teams, tallying 11 tackles. The next year, he started 3 games, posting 32 tackles, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles (led the team).

As a junior he became a regular starter, registering 33 tackles and 3 interceptions (tied for the team lead). As a senior, he collected 64 tackles, 2 interceptions, 9 passes defensed and one sack. He played in a total of 49 games, registering 140 tackles (2 for loss), 7 interceptions, 17 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.

He also practiced track. He received Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors after placing second in the 60 metres (6.80 seconds) and 200 metres (21.04 seconds) at the 2001 Big Ten Indoor Championships. He won the 100 metres (10.41 seconds) and finished second in the 200 metres (20.83 seconds) at the 2002 Big Ten Outdoor Championships. He placed second in the 200 metres (21.47 seconds) and third in the 60 metres (6.78 seconds) at the 2003 Big Ten Indoor Championships.

Professional career

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Dallas Cowboys

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Reeves was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (223rd overall) of the 2004 NFL draft.[1] As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games (one start), registering 14 tackles, 4 passes defensed, one fumble recovery, 6 special teams tackles and 13 kickoff returns for 199 yards. The next year, he collected 11 tackles, 4 passes defensed and 9 special teams tackles (seventh on the team).

In 2006, he had 13 special teams tackles (sixth on the team). The next year, he started 13 games mostly in place of an injured Anthony Henry, finishing with a career-high 60 tackles (52 solo) and one interception.

During his time with the Cowboys, he played in 60 games (14 starts), totaling 87 tackles (77 solo), 19 passes defensed and one interception.

Houston Texans

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On March 1, 2008, he was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Houston Texans to a five-year contract.[2] Reeves started all 16 regular-season games, leading the team with 4 interceptions, while registering 19 passes defensed and 49 tackles (46 solo).

On August 4, 2009, he broke his left fibula in a collision with wide receiver André Davis when both were going for a deep pass in a practice session.[3] Reeves didn't return until Week 8, and made an interception against the Buffalo Bills. The injury limited him to 12 games (5 starts).

He was released on September 3, 2010, after he was demoted to a third-string role. With the Texans he started 21 of 28 games, recorded 77 tackles (69 solo), 5 interceptions and 26 passes defensed.

Kansas City Chiefs

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After two seasons out of football, Reeves signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on February 24, 2012.[4] He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 25, after suffering a hamstring injury.[5] He was waived on September 28 with an injury settlement.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

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YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2004DAL151282530.01000020100
2005DAL160201640.00000040100
2006DAL130141130.00000010000
2007DAL1613615380.02118018121000
2008HOU1616534940.004108144191100
2009HOU125312560.0011901970000
2012KAN214400.00000000000
9036211183280.036145144452300

Playoffs

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YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2006DAL100000.00000000000
2007DAL105500.00000000000
205500.00000000000

References

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  1. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Texans sign former Cowboy Jacques Reeves". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  3. ^ "Reeves, Myers sidelined by injuries". ESPN. August 4, 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "Chiefs Sign DB Jacques Reeves". Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "Chiefs put CB Jacques Reeves on IR". ESPN. September 25, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
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    Jacques Reeves
    No. 35
    PositionCornerback
    Personal information
    Born (1982-10-08) October 8, 1982 (age 43)
    Lancaster, Texas, U.S.
    Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
    Weight188 lb (85 kg)
    Career information
    High schoolLancaster
    CollegePurdue
    NFL draft2004: 7th round, 223rd overall pick
    Career history
    Awards and highlights
    Career NFL statistics
    Total tackles211
    Forced fumbles2
    Fumble recoveries3
    Pass deflections45
    Interceptions6
    Defensive touchdowns1
    Stats at Pro Football Reference

    Jacques Dimitri Reeves (born October 8, 1982) is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Purdue University.

    Early life

    Reeves attended Lancaster High School. As a senior defensive back, he had 4 interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns) and 5 fumble recoveries. He also practiced track and basketball.

    He ran the 200 metres in 20.72 seconds and the 400 metres in 46.01 seconds. He was a member of the Dallas Morning News All-area 100 team.

    College career

    He accepted a football scholarship from Purdue University. As a true freshman he played on special teams, tallying 11 tackles. The next year, he started 3 games, posting 32 tackles, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles (led the team).

    As a junior he became a regular starter, registering 33 tackles and 3 interceptions (tied for the team lead). As a senior, he collected 64 tackles, 2 interceptions, 9 passes defensed and one sack. He played in a total of 49 games, registering 140 tackles (2 for loss), 7 interceptions, 17 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.

    He also practiced track. He received Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors after placing second in the 60 metres (6.80 seconds) and 200 metres (21.04 seconds) at the 2001 Big Ten Indoor Championships. He won the 100 metres (10.41 seconds) and finished second in the 200 metres (20.83 seconds) at the 2002 Big Ten Outdoor Championships. He placed second in the 200 metres (21.47 seconds) and third in the 60 metres (6.78 seconds) at the 2003 Big Ten Indoor Championships.

    Professional career

    Dallas Cowboys

    Reeves was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (223rd overall) of the 2004 NFL draft.[1] As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games (one start), registering 14 tackles, 4 passes defensed, one fumble recovery, 6 special teams tackles and 13 kickoff returns for 199 yards. The next year, he collected 11 tackles, 4 passes defensed and 9 special teams tackles (seventh on the team).

    In 2006, he had 13 special teams tackles (sixth on the team). The next year, he started 13 games mostly in place of an injured Anthony Henry, finishing with a career-high 60 tackles (52 solo) and one interception.

    During his time with the Cowboys, he played in 60 games (14 starts), totaling 87 tackles (77 solo), 19 passes defensed and one interception.

    Houston Texans

    On March 1, 2008, he was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Houston Texans to a five-year contract.[2] Reeves started all 16 regular-season games, leading the team with 4 interceptions, while registering 19 passes defensed and 49 tackles (46 solo).

    On August 4, 2009, he broke his left fibula in a collision with wide receiver André Davis when both were going for a deep pass in a practice session.[3] Reeves didn't return until Week 8, and made an interception against the Buffalo Bills. The injury limited him to 12 games (5 starts).

    He was released on September 3, 2010, after he was demoted to a third-string role. With the Texans he started 21 of 28 games, recorded 77 tackles (69 solo), 5 interceptions and 26 passes defensed.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    After two seasons out of football, Reeves signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on February 24, 2012.[4] He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 25, after suffering a hamstring injury.[5] He was waived on September 28 with an injury settlement.

    NFL career statistics

    Legend
    BoldCareer high

    Regular season

    YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
    GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
    2004DAL151282530.01000020100
    2005DAL160201640.00000040100
    2006DAL130141130.00000010000
    2007DAL1613615380.02118018121000
    2008HOU1616534940.004108144191100
    2009HOU125312560.0011901970000
    2012KAN214400.00000000000
    9036211183280.036145144452300

    Playoffs

    YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
    GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
    2006DAL100000.00000000000
    2007DAL105500.00000000000
    205500.00000000000

    References

    1. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
    2. ^ "Texans sign former Cowboy Jacques Reeves". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
    3. ^ "Reeves, Myers sidelined by injuries". ESPN. August 4, 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
    4. ^ "Chiefs Sign DB Jacques Reeves". Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
    5. ^ "Chiefs put CB Jacques Reeves on IR". ESPN. September 25, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
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