Andre Reed - Career Overview

Date of Birth: January 29, 1964
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

Career History

• Buffalo Bills (1985-1999)
  • Drafted in the 4th round of the 1985 NFL Draft.
  • Played 15 seasons with the Bills, becoming one of the franchise's all-time greats.
  • Recorded over 13,000 receiving yards and 87 touchdown receptions during his tenure.
  • Key member of the Bills' four consecutive AFC Championship teams from 1990 to 1993.
  • Known for his exceptional route-running and reliable hands, Reed was a favorite target of quarterback Jim Kelly.
  • Selected to 7 Pro Bowls (1988-1994, 1996).
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
• Washington Redskins (2000)
  • Signed with the Redskins for his final NFL season.
  • Contributed as a veteran presence and mentor to younger receivers.
  • Retired after the 2000 season.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
• Named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
• Ranks among the all-time leaders in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches.
• Known for his performance in the postseason, where he set records for receptions and receiving yards in playoff games.

Legacy

Andre Reed is celebrated not only for his on-field accomplishments but also for his contributions to the game and his role in helping to elevate the Buffalo Bills as a competitive force in the NFL during the 1990s. His induction into the Hall of Fame solidifies his status as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.