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Joffrey Reynolds

No. 21
Reynolds running the ball against the Montreal Alouettes in 2007.
Born:	(1979-11-26) November 26, 1979 (age 45) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CFL status	International
Position(s)	RB
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	218 lb (99 kg)
College	Houston
High school	Robert E. Lee
Career history
As player
2003	St. Louis Rams
2004	Rhein Fire
2004	Cleveland Browns*
2004–2011	Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
CFL West All-Star	2005–2010
Awards	2006 Eddie James Memorial Trophy
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Joffrey Roy Reynolds (born November 26, 1979) is a former professional Canadian football player. He was an amazing running back for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Joffrey played for eight years with the Stampeders.

He holds the record as the team's all-time leading rusher. He gained an incredible 9,213 rushing yards during his career. For six years in a row, Joffrey rushed for over 1,000 yards each season. He was chosen as a CFL All-Star four times. In 2008, he helped the Stampeders win the Grey Cup championship. Joffrey went to the University of Houston. Today, he lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Brittany, and their three children.

Joffrey Reynolds: Early Life and College Football

Joffrey Reynolds was born in Houston, Texas. He grew up in Tyler, Texas, where he went to Lee High School. Even in high school, he was a star player in football as a running back.

After graduating from high school, Joffrey continued his football journey in college. He played for the Houston Cougars football team. During his time with the Cougars, Joffrey played in 35 games. He carried the ball 640 times, gaining 2,946 yards. This means he averaged 4.6 yards every time he ran with the ball. He also scored 23 touchdowns.

Joffrey still holds a special record for the Cougars. In a 2002 game against East Carolina University, he had an amazing performance. He carried the ball 41 times for 300 yards and scored 4 touchdowns in that single game!

Joffrey Reynolds: Professional Football Career

Joffrey Reynolds played professional football in two major leagues. First, he spent a short time in the NFL. Then, he became a star in the CFL.

Playing in the NFL

In 2003, the St. Louis Rams signed Joffrey Reynolds. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main draft but was signed afterward. With the Rams, he returned 6 kickoffs for 109 yards.

After a short time, the Rams released Joffrey. He was then picked up by the Cleveland Browns. However, the Browns released him after their training camp. They later sent him to the Rhein Fire team in NFL Europa. Joffrey was then briefly with the New York Giants before being released again.

Becoming a CFL Star with the Stampeders

In 2004, Joffrey Reynolds found his home in the Canadian Football League. He signed with the Calgary Stampeders. He quickly became a key player in the Stamps' backfield.

Joffrey was recognized as a CFL All-Star three times: in 2005, 2006, and 2008. He was also named a Western Division All-Star four times between 2005 and 2008.

The 2008 season was a huge year for Joffrey. He led the entire CFL in rushing yards with 1,310 yards. He carried the ball 227 times and scored 10 rushing touchdowns. That year, the Calgary Stampeders became the Grey Cup Champions! They beat the Montreal Alouettes 22–14 in the championship game.

On July 24, 2009, Joffrey had another big moment. In a game against the B.C. Lions, he rushed for 131 yards. This performance helped him pass Willie Burden to become the Stampeders' number 4 all-time rusher.

During the 2011 season, Joffrey's playing time started to decrease. He was eventually replaced as the team's main running back. On January 23, 2012, the Stampeders released him. This happened after they couldn't find a team to trade him to. Joffrey Reynolds finished his career as the Calgary Stampeders' all-time leading rusher with 9,213 yards.

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