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Reggie Barlow

Barlow in 2022
Tennessee State Tigers
Position:	Head coach
Personal information
Born:	(1972-01-22) January 22, 1972 (age 53) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sidney Lanier (Montgomery, Alabama)
College:	Alabama State
NFL Draft:	1996 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110
Career history
As player:
Jacksonville Jaguars (1996) Oakland Raiders (2001) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002)
As coach:
Alabama State (2005–2006) Quarterbacks coach Alabama State (2007–2014) Head coach Virginia State (2016–2021) Head coach DC Defenders (2023–2024) Head coach Tennessee State (2025–present) Head coach
Career highlights and awards
As player Super Bowl champion (XXXVII) As coach XFL Coach of the Year (2023) 2× Black College National (2011, 2017) CIAA (2017) 3× SWAC East Division (2010–2012) CIAA Northern Division (2017)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 39 Receiving yards: 522 Receiving touchdowns: 1
Head coaching record
Regular season:	College: 83–58 (.589) XFL/UFL: 13–7 (.650)
Postseason:	College: 0–1 (.000) XFL/UFL: 1–1 (.500)
Career:	College: 83–59 (.585) XFL/UFL: 14–8 (.636)
Player stats at PFR

Reggie Devon Barlow, born on January 22, 1972, is a well-known American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for Tennessee State University.

Before joining Tennessee State, Barlow was the head coach for the DC Defenders in the United Football League (UFL). He also coached college football at Alabama State University from 2007 to 2014 and at Virginia State University from 2016 to 2021. As a player, Barlow was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Oakland Raiders. He was also a great punt returner, leading the NFL in punt return yards in 1997.

College Football Journey

Reggie Barlow was an amazing receiver and kick returner during his college years. He played for Alabama State University, where he was recruited by coach Houston Markham. In his final year at Alabama State, Barlow caught 58 passes for 1,267 yards. This talented player from Montgomery, Alabama, finished his college career with 133 catches and 2,536 receiving yards.

Playing in the NFL

Barlow was chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft.

In 1998, Barlow was a top player for punt returns in the NFL. He had 43 returns for 555 yards and even scored a touchdown. He was also named a Pro Bowl alternate, meaning he was one of the next players chosen if someone couldn't play. He is still one of the Jaguars' best players for punt returns.

After five years with the Jaguars, Barlow joined the Oakland Raiders. In 2002, he moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the Buccaneers, he won a championship ring in Super Bowl XXXVII.

Reggie Barlow finished his NFL playing career with 39 catches for 522 yards and one touchdown. He was especially good at returning kicks and punts. He returned 80 kickoffs for 1,855 yards and one touchdown. He also returned 158 punts for 1,639 yards and two touchdowns.

Coaching Career Highlights

Coaching at Alabama State

Reggie Barlow started his coaching career at Alabama State University in 2005. He began as the quarterbacks coach. In his first year, he helped Tarvaris Jackson, who later became an NFL player.

In 2006, Barlow worked with new quarterbacks who had no college experience. He helped them improve a lot. After that season, he became the interim head coach, and soon after, he was named the official head coach.

From 2007 to 2014, Barlow led Alabama State to a record of 49 wins and 42 losses. In 2010, his team won the SWAC Eastern Divisional title. In 2011, they had an even better season, winning 8 games and only losing 3.

Barlow coached several players who went on to play in the NFL. These include quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, running back Isaiah Crowell, and offensive tackle Terren Jones.

Coaching at Virginia State

In May 2016, Barlow became the head coach at Virginia State University. During his time there, his teams had a great record of 34 wins and 15 losses. In 2017, he led the Trojans to their first perfect season in school history, winning all 10 games. They also won the CIAA championship and made it to the Division II playoffs. Barlow left Virginia State in March 2022.

Coaching the DC Defenders

In March 2022, Barlow joined the XFL. He became the head coach for the DC Defenders.

In his first season with the Defenders in 2023, Barlow's team had an amazing record of 9 wins and only 1 loss. He was named the 2023 XFL Head Coach of the Year. The Defenders finished the 2024 UFL season with 4 wins and 6 losses.

Coaching at Tennessee State

Reggie Barlow was hired as the head coach for the Tennessee State Tigers on March 23, 2025. He took over the team after their previous coach, Eddie George, moved to another university.

Personal Life

Reggie Barlow is a family man. He has three children named Ericka, Reggie Jr., and Simone. He also has one grandchild, Tyler Grace.

Coaching Records

College Coaching Record

XFL/UFL Coaching Record