Reggie Rembert
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Reginald Bernard "Reggie" Rembert (born December 25, 1966 in Okeechobee
, Florida
) is a retired American football
wide receiver
in the National Football League
. He was drafted
in the second round (28th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft
by the New York Jets
. He played college football
at West Virginia
.
Rembert played only three of four seasons in the NFL. He did not play as a rookie, as he never signed with the Jets and was traded
to the Cincinnati Bengals
.
league. He became the Most Valuable Player
, but was cut from his seventh-grade team.
To begin his high school
career, Rembert played tailback
. However, in his senior year, he was moved to receiver. Then at 6'4" and 160-pounds, he recorded 15 touchdown receptions and All-State honors, but could not qualify for a scholarship
.
junior college
, Rembert was picked up in the summer of 1987 by the Mountaineers and enrolled at West Virginia
for the 1988 season. He was coached by receivers coach Doc Holliday, and was reported by Holliday to have ran a 4.3 40-yard dash.
' favorite target for the Fiesta Bowl-bound Mountaineers. He reeled in 23 passes for 516 yards and seven touchdowns as a major deep threat, averaging 22.7 yards per catch. He also ran the reverse nine times for 144 yards and two touchdowns. After the season, he made the Associated Press
All-East Team.
in the Backyard Brawl
, when he caught a career-high 145 yards on five receptions.
Rembert is often considered one of the greatest Mountaineer receivers in the university's football history, along with other greats such as Jerry Porter
and Chris Henry. Rembert ended his career close to many West Virginia football records, and is ranked high on many of the career receiving statistic lists.
in the second round, 28th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft
. Rembert never played during the 1990 season
for the Jets as they were unable to come to an agreement on a contract, and eventually his rights were traded to the Cincinnati Bengals
before the 1991 NFL season
.
for the 1991 season. Although he played in all 16 games, Rembert only recorded nine receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. The following season, 1992, Rembert only played in nine games, but had his best statistical season of his career. He caught 19 passes for 219 yards on the season from quarterback Boomer Esiason
, who was playing his final season.
In Rembert's final season, 1993, he played in just three games. He recorded eight receptions for 101 yards to end his career.
He has two children, one of whom, Reggie, is a walk-on at West Virginia
and plays wide receiver
.
Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee is a city in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,376 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 5,784. It is the county seat of Okeechobee County. The Speckled Perch Festival is held annually in honor of the most...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
) is a retired American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted
NFL Draft
The National Football League Draft is an annual event in which the National Football League teams select eligible college football players and it is their most common source of player recruitment. The basic design of the draft is each team is given a position in the drafting order in reverse order...
in the second round (28th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft
1990 NFL Draft
The 1990 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 22–23, 1990...
by the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers football
The West Virginia Mountaineers football team represents West Virginia University in the NCAA FBS division of college football. Dana Holgorsen is the team's 33rd head coach. He has held the position since he was promoted in June 2011 after the resignation of Bill Stewart. The Mountaineers play their...
.
Rembert played only three of four seasons in the NFL. He did not play as a rookie, as he never signed with the Jets and was traded
Trade (sports)
In professional sports, a trade is a sports league transaction involving an exchange of players' contracts or draft picks between teams. Cash is another commodity that may be packaged together with contracts or draft picks to complete a trade...
to the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
.
Early life
Rembert began his football career at the age of seven, when he joined a Pee WeePee Wee
Pee Wee may refer to:People* Randy Anderson , American wrestling referee* Pee Wee Crayton , American R&B and blues guitarist and singer* Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis , American saxophonist, composer and arranger...
league. He became the Most Valuable Player
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
, but was cut from his seventh-grade team.
To begin his high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
career, Rembert played tailback
Tailback
Tailback can mean:* Halfback * A line of motor vehicles caught up in traffic congestion; a traffic jam...
. However, in his senior year, he was moved to receiver. Then at 6'4" and 160-pounds, he recorded 15 touchdown receptions and All-State honors, but could not qualify for a scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
.
Start at West Virginia
After being named an All-American at the Independence Community CollegeIndependence Community College
Independence Community College is a community college in Independence, Kansas, United States. It is located between Tulsa, Kansas City, Wichita, Kansas and Joplin, Missouri and was formerly known as Independence Community Junior College....
junior college
Junior college
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, Rembert was picked up in the summer of 1987 by the Mountaineers and enrolled at West Virginia
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
for the 1988 season. He was coached by receivers coach Doc Holliday, and was reported by Holliday to have ran a 4.3 40-yard dash.
Junior (Juco. transfer 1988)
As a junior, Rembert was All-American quarterback Major HarrisMajor Harris
Major Harris is a former college football quarterback for West Virginia University during the 1980s. Harris was a 1989 All American and finished third and fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1988 and 1989, respectively. He was also the ECAC Player of the Year in 1988 and 1989...
' favorite target for the Fiesta Bowl-bound Mountaineers. He reeled in 23 passes for 516 yards and seven touchdowns as a major deep threat, averaging 22.7 yards per catch. He also ran the reverse nine times for 144 yards and two touchdowns. After the season, he made the Associated Press
Associated Press
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All-East Team.
Senior (1989)
As a senior in 1989, Rembert increased his numbers to 47 catches for 850 yards and 11 touchdowns. His best game was against PittUniversity of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
in the Backyard Brawl
Backyard Brawl
The Backyard Brawl is an annual football game between the University of Pittsburgh Panthers and the West Virginia University Mountaineers. The term "Backyard Brawl" has also been used to refer to college basketball games played annually or semi-iannually and may also be used to refer to other...
, when he caught a career-high 145 yards on five receptions.
Rembert is often considered one of the greatest Mountaineer receivers in the university's football history, along with other greats such as Jerry Porter
Jerry Porter (football player)
Jerry Porter is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft, after playing college football at West Virginia...
and Chris Henry. Rembert ended his career close to many West Virginia football records, and is ranked high on many of the career receiving statistic lists.
Career statistics
Rembert ranks 16th on WVU's all time leading receivers.| Receiving | |||||||
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Yards | Y/R | TD | LNG |
| 1988 | West Virginia Mountaineers | -- | 23 | 516 | 22.7 | 7 | -- |
| 1989 | West Virginia Mountaineers | -- | 47 | 850 | 18.0 | 11 | -- |
| Total | -- | 70 | 1,366 | 19.5 | 18 | -- |
New York Jets
Rembert was drafted by the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the second round, 28th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft
1990 NFL Draft
The 1990 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 22–23, 1990...
. Rembert never played during the 1990 season
1990 NFL season
The 1990 NFL season was the 71st regular season of the National Football League. To increase revenue, the league changed the regular season so that all NFL teams would play their 16-game schedule over a 17-week period...
for the Jets as they were unable to come to an agreement on a contract, and eventually his rights were traded to the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
before the 1991 NFL season
1991 NFL season
The 1991 NFL season was the 72nd regular season of the National Football League. The season ended with Super Bowl XXVI when the Washington Redskins defeated the Buffalo Bills....
.
Cincinnati Bengals
Rembert was signed by the Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
for the 1991 season. Although he played in all 16 games, Rembert only recorded nine receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. The following season, 1992, Rembert only played in nine games, but had his best statistical season of his career. He caught 19 passes for 219 yards on the season from quarterback Boomer Esiason
Boomer Esiason
Norman Julius "Boomer" Esiason is a former American football quarterback and current network color commentator. He played for the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals before working as an analyst for ABC and HBO...
, who was playing his final season.
In Rembert's final season, 1993, he played in just three games. He recorded eight receptions for 101 yards to end his career.
Career statistics
| Receiving | |||||||
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Yards | Y/R | TD | LNG |
| 1990 | New York Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 1 | 23 |
| 1992 | Cincinnati Bengals | 9 | 19 | 219 | 11.5 | 0 | 27 |
| 1993 | Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 0 | 21 |
| Total | 28 | 36 | 437 | 12.1 | 1 | 27 |
Personal
Rembert is consider one of the all-time "Impact Recruits" for WVU, ranking in at #7.He has two children, one of whom, Reggie, is a walk-on at West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers football
The West Virginia Mountaineers football team represents West Virginia University in the NCAA FBS division of college football. Dana Holgorsen is the team's 33rd head coach. He has held the position since he was promoted in June 2011 after the resignation of Bill Stewart. The Mountaineers play their...
and plays wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
.
External links
- West Virginia Mountaineers stats at WVUstats.com