Jeremy Reaves' journey from undrafted free agent to All-Pro special teams ace was one of the few success stories from Ron Rivera's time with the Washington Commanders.
Reaves was initially signed to the Commanders’ practice squad in 2018 after being cut by the Philadelphia Eagles. He lingered on the fringes of the roster for a few seasons, helped out by his ability to play both cornerback and safety, as well as his standout play on special teams.
In 2022, he was rewarded with a first-team All-Pro designation for his special teams play and parlayed that into his first million-dollar-per-year contract.