44 Facts About Reggie Wayne

Reginald Wayne was born on November 17,1978 and is a former American football wide receiver who played 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.

Reggie Wayne played college football at the University of Miami, and was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft.

On December 14,2014, Reggie Wayne played in both his 209th game and his 142nd win as a member of the Colts, breaking the franchise records set by Peyton Manning.

Reggie Wayne's father, Ralph, is a former linebacker for Grambling State.

Reggie Wayne attended the University of Miami, where he was a four-year starter for the Hurricanes.

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Reggie Wayne ran track and field at the University of Miami, where he recorded a personal best of 21.

Reggie Wayne graduated with a degree in liberal arts; his roommate was future Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed.

Reggie Wayne was teammates with future Indianapolis Colts teammate Edgerrin James while at 'The U'.

Reggie Wayne was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame at their 43rd Annual Induction Banquet held on March 24,2011.

Reggie Wayne was selected by the Indianapolis Colts as the 30th selection in the 2001 NFL Draft, the sixth of 34 wide receivers taken in a draft class that included eight future pro-bowlers at the position.

Reggie Wayne was expected to eventually complement the Colts' other star receiver, Marvin Harrison.

Reggie Wayne only made nine starts and missed three games altogether due to a high ankle sprain.

Reggie Wayne's yards doubled the next year as he caught 49 passes for 716 yards and four touchdowns.

Reggie Wayne had at least one reception in 14 of the team's 16 games, and more than 100 yards receiving in three of them.

Reggie Wayne broke into the starting lineup in the 2003 season, and he caught 68 balls for 838 yards and seven touchdowns.

In 2004, Reggie Wayne caught 77 passes for 1,210 yards and 12 touchdowns during a season in which Colts quarterback Peyton Manning threw a then-record 49 touchdowns.

Reggie Wayne had four 100+ yard games, including personal-bests 184 yards on 11 receptions in Week 3 against Green Bay.

Reggie Wayne had 10 receptions for 221 yards and two touchdowns in the game, then the second-most receiving yards in a wild card game.

In 2005, Reggie Wayne again had 1,000+ yards receiving, and increased his reception total to 83.

Reggie Wayne broke the 100-yard mark five times, including a season-best 134 yards and three touchdowns in Week 8 against Denver.

Reggie Wayne went on to catch 86 balls for a then-career-high 1,310 yards and 9 touchdowns.

In 2007, Reggie Wayne responded to a rash of injuries on the team, including Harrison and tight end Dallas Clark, by setting a then-career-high in receptions, and a career-high in yards.

Reggie Wayne led the league in receiving yards and was selected to go to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year.

In 2008, Reggie Wayne posted a Pro Bowl season for the third consecutive year with 82 catches for 1,145 yards and six touchdowns.

In Week 10 of 2009, Reggie Wayne caught the winning touchdown pass with 0:14 left against the New England Patriots in what is known as the "4th and 2" game.

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Reggie Wayne was selected as a starter for the Pro Bowl, but couldn't play due to the Colts playing in the Super Bowl.

In 2010, Reggie Wayne was second in the NFL receptions with 111, and third in receiving yards with 1,355.

Reggie Wayne's numbers were lower than usual in 2011 without Peyton Manning starting at quarterback, though he still led team in receptions and receiving yards.

On September 25,2011, Reggie Wayne recorded his 800th catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Reggie Wayne's history with Pagano goes back to his college years, where Pagano was the Hurricanes' defensive backs coach, and Pagano's hiring as the Colts' head coach was a large factor in Reggie Wayne's decision to re-sign with Indianapolis.

In Week 12 against Buffalo Bills, Reggie Wayne broke Cris Carter's record of consecutive games with 3 or more receptions with 59 games.

Reggie Wayne passed former Washington Redskins receiver Art Monk for 12th on the NFL's all-time receptions list during the first half.

Reggie Wayne was selected as the wide receiver for USA Football's 2012 All-Fundamentals Team, which honors 26 NFL players each year for executing the fundamentals of their position.

In 2013, Reggie Wayne again posted 100 yards against Jacksonville in Week 4.

However, a week later, Reggie Wayne tore his ACL; it was announced the next day that he would miss the remainder of the 2013 season.

Reggie Wayne gained 98 more in a season-opening loss to Denver, and 119 in Week 4 against Tennessee.

In Week 8, Reggie Wayne became the ninth receiver in NFL history to record 14,000 receiving yards.

Reggie Wayne suffered an elbow injury in the game and missed the following week's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On September 5,2015, Reggie Wayne requested and was granted his release from the Patriots.

On November 18,2018, Reggie Wayne became the 15th player to be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor, in a ceremony attended by former teammates including Marvin Harrison, Manning and Saturday.

On January 2,2020, Reggie Wayne was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Reggie Wayne applauded the Giants first round pick of Kadarius Toney.

Reggie Wayne went on to compare him to Percy Harvin and called him the toughest wide receiver in the draft.

In March 2022, Reggie Wayne was hired as the wide receivers coach for the Colts.