Darius Reynaud
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TEN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TEN | 9 | 16 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2009 | MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Summary
Darius Reynaud was an NFL return specialist and running back who played for four teams after West Virginia.
Reynaud appeared in 48 NFL games for Minnesota, the New York Giants, Tennessee and the New York Jets. He was a versatile player who lined up at running back and wide receiver while also handling punts and kickoffs.
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Early Life
Reynaud is from Louisiana.
The NFL lists Reynaud's hometown as Luling, Louisiana. A Titans media guide lists his birthplace as Boutte, Louisiana.
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High School
He led Hahnville High School to the Louisiana Class 5A state title.
At Hahnville High School, Reynaud led his team to a 15-0 Louisiana Class 5A state championship as a senior. He was the state-title game MVP, earned all-state football recognition and won the state long-jump title.
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College Career
Reynaud finished his three-year West Virginia career with more than 3,000 all-purpose yards.
At West Virginia, Reynaud had 1,550 receiving yards, 1,126 return yards and 410 rushing yards. He tied the school single-season record with 12 touchdown catches in 2007 and finished third in program history with 19 career receiving touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Reynaud began his NFL career with Minnesota in 2008.
Reynaud entered the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings in 2008 and appeared in three games as a rookie after spending the first 10 weeks on the practice squad.
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NFL Career
Reynaud recorded 2,347 kickoff-return yards and 985 punt-return yards in the NFL.
NFL career statistics credit Reynaud with 104 kickoff returns for 2,347 yards and one touchdown, plus 102 punt returns for 985 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 33 rushing yards and 39 receiving yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Reynaud was a two-time second-team All-Big East selection at West Virginia.
Reynaud earned second-team All-Big East honors as a sophomore and junior at West Virginia before declaring for the NFL Draft after his junior season.
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Playing Style
Reynaud's NFL role centered on kick and punt returns.
Tennessee described Reynaud as an experienced return specialist who handled both punts and kickoffs. In 2012, he served as the Titans' primary return specialist and returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns.
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Legacy
Reynaud holds notable single-game and season marks in Tennessee return records.
Reynaud's 160 punt-return yards against Jacksonville on December 30, 2012 appear in Tennessee's team records as the franchise's single-game high. His 1,240 kickoff-return yards in 2012 rank among the Titans' top single-season totals, and his 105-yard return is listed as the franchise's longest kickoff-return touchdown.
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