Derrick "Ricky" Scott Reynolds (born January 19, 1965) is a former professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the second round of the

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. A 6' 0", 195-lb.

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from

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, Reynolds played in 10 NFL seasons from 1987 to 1996 for the

and

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. Over the course of his career, Reynolds totaled 23 interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. Reynolds spent most of his year as a left-side cornerback, though he played the right side in 1993 for the Buccaneers and in 1996 for the Patriots. Reynolds also returned two fumble recoveries for touchdowns and returned a blocked field goal attempt for a touchdown. Reynolds graduated from Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento, California in 1983.

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