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Reggie Barlow

Barlow in 2022
DC Defenders
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–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) USFL/UFL: 13–7 (.650)
Postseason:	College: 0–1 (.000) USFL/UFL: 1–1 (.500)
Career:	College: 83–59 (.585) USFL/UFL: 14–8 (.636)
Player stats at PFR

Reggie Devon Barlow (born January 22, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for the DC Defenders in the United Football League (UFL). Before this, Barlow was a head football coach at Alabama State University and Virginia State University.

As a player, he spent eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a wide receiver. He played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Oakland Raiders. Barlow was also known for returning punts. In 1997, he led the NFL in punt return yards.

College Football Star

Reggie Barlow was a standout player at Alabama State University. His coach, Houston Markham, recruited him. During his final year at Alabama State, Barlow caught 58 passes for an impressive 1,267 yards. He finished his college career with 133 catches and 2,536 yards. He was a record-breaking receiver and kick returner.

Playing in the NFL

The Jacksonville Jaguars picked Barlow in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft. In 1998, he led the NFL in punt return yards with 555 yards on 43 returns. He even scored a touchdown that year. He was named a Pro Bowl alternate, meaning he was a backup choice for the All-Star game.

Barlow is still among the Jaguars' top players for punt returns and punt return yards. After five years with the Jaguars, he joined the Oakland Raiders. In 2002, Barlow moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played there for two years and won a championship ring in Super Bowl XXXVII with the team.

Reggie Barlow ended his NFL playing career with 39 catches for 522 yards and one touchdown. He made his biggest impact on special teams. He returned 80 kickoffs for 1,855 yards and one touchdown. He also returned 158 punts for 1,639 yards and two touchdowns.

Coaching Football

Starting at Alabama State

Barlow began his coaching career at Alabama State in 2005. He started as the quarterbacks coach. He helped players like Tarvaris Jackson, who later played in the NFL. In 2006, he worked with new quarterbacks and helped them improve.

In 2007, Barlow became the head coach at Alabama State. He coached the team for eight seasons. In 2010, his team won the SWAC Eastern Divisional title. In 2011, the Hornets had a great season, winning 8 out of 11 games. Barlow coached several players who went on to play in the NFL, including Tarvaris Jackson and Isaiah Crowell. After the 2014 season, his contract with Alabama State was not renewed.

Leading Virginia State

In May 2016, Barlow became the Head Coach at Virginia State University. He had a very successful time there. He led the Trojans to a 34-15 overall record. In 2017, his team had a perfect 10-0 season. They 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 was named the head coach for the DC Defenders. In his first season with the Defenders in 2023, his team had an amazing 9-1 record. He was also named the 2023 XFL Head Coach of the Year.

Reggie Barlow's Family

Reggie Barlow has three children: Ericka, Reggie Jr., and Simone. He is also a grandfather to Tyler Grace.

Coaching Records

College Coaching Record

XFL and UFL Coaching Record