Izell Reese was born on May 7,1974 and is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos.
11 Facts About Izell Reese
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Izell Reese played college football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Izell Reese finished second in career tackles, first in solo tackles, fourth in career interceptions, first in career interception return yardage and first with 44 games.
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Izell Reese was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL draft, becoming the second UAB player ever to be selected in the draft.
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Izell Reese was a key player in the Cowboys leading the NFL in kickoff coverage and finishing third in punt coverage.
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Izell Reese registered 37 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 passes defensed, one interception and 8 special teams tackles.
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Izell Reese earned the starting free safety position, finishing with 58 tackles 5 quarterback pressures, one pass defensed and 3 special teams tackles.
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Izell Reese collected 33 tackles, one quarterback pressure and 6 special teams tackles.
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Izell Reese posted 48 tackles, one interception and one quarterback pressure.
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Izell Reese retired in 2005 and is the EVP of Next College Student Athlete and GM of the Rivals Combine Series, camps and combines for high school football players.
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Izell Reese is the co-founder of Rising Seniors, a program that gives top athletes in the Junior year of high school the opportunity to have a "rookie camp" experience and coaching on making the most of college opportunities and the recruiting process.