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Wayne in 2023
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| Position: | Wide receivers coach | ||||||
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| Born: | November 17, 1978 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | John Ehret (Marrero, Louisiana) | ||||||
| College: | Miami (FL) (1997–2000) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30 | ||||||
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Reginald "Reggie" Wayne (born November 17, 1978) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, a player who catches passes from the quarterback. He played 14 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL).
Wayne was chosen by the Colts in the 2001 NFL draft. He became one of the best receivers in the league and was selected for the Pro Bowl six times. He helped the Colts win Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears.
When he retired, Wayne held many Colts team records. He had the second-most catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns in the team's history, right behind his famous teammate Marvin Harrison. In 2014, Wayne broke the team record for most games played and most wins, passing quarterback Peyton Manning.
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Early Life and College
Reggie Wayne grew up in Louisiana. As a kid, he was a fan of the New Orleans Saints and was more interested in baseball. But by the time he got to John Ehret High School, he had chosen to focus on football.
Wayne went to the University of Miami, where he was a star player for the Hurricanes for four years. He set a school record with 173 catches in his college career. He also caught a pass in 36 games in a row. His 48 catches as a freshman in 1997 is still a school record.
While at Miami, his roommate was Ed Reed, who also became a famous NFL player. He also played with future Colts teammate Edgerrin James. In 2011, Wayne was added to the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.
College Statistics
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| Season | Games | Receiving | ||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||||||||
| 1997 | 11 | 10 | 48 | 640 | 13.3 | 2 | ||||||||
| 1998 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 629 | 15.0 | 4 | ||||||||
| 1999 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 486 | 12.1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2000 | 11 | 11 | 43 | 755 | 17.5 | 10 | ||||||||
| Total | 43 | 42 | 173 | 2,510 | 14.3 | 20 | ||||||||
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | Vertical jump | |||||||
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| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
198 lb (90 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.45 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) |
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| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
The Indianapolis Colts picked Wayne in the 2001 NFL draft. He was expected to be a great partner for the Colts' other star receiver, Marvin Harrison.
Early Years
In his first season (2001), Wayne caught 27 passes for 345 yards. He missed a few games because of an ankle injury. The next year, he scored his first NFL touchdown on a 43-yard pass from Peyton Manning. By 2003, he was a key player, catching 68 passes for 838 yards and seven touchdowns.
In 2004, Wayne had a breakout season. He caught 77 passes for 1,210 yards and 12 touchdowns. That was the same year quarterback Peyton Manning threw a record 49 touchdowns.
Super Bowl Champion
In 2006, Wayne signed a new six-year contract. He had another great season with 86 catches for 1,310 yards and nine touchdowns. For his excellent play, he was selected for his first Pro Bowl, the NFL's all-star game.
That year, the Colts made it to the playoffs. Wayne scored a touchdown in the first playoff game. In the AFC Championship game, the Colts beat the New England Patriots to advance to the Super Bowl. In Super Bowl XLI, Wayne caught a 53-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, helping the Colts defeat the Chicago Bears.
Leading the League
The 2007 season was Wayne's best. With other star players injured, Wayne stepped up. He caught 104 passes for 1,510 yards, which was the most receiving yards in the entire NFL that year. He was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second time.
From 2008 to 2010, Wayne continued to be one of the best receivers in football. In 2009, he helped the Colts reach the Super Bowl again, but they lost to the New Orleans Saints. In 2010, he had his best season for catches, with 111. He was named a first-team All-Pro, an honor for the very best players at each position.
Later Career and Records
In 2012, with new rookie quarterback Andrew Luck, Wayne had another amazing season. In a game against the Green Bay Packers, he caught 13 passes for a career-high 212 yards and the game-winning touchdown. He was named to his sixth Pro Bowl.
During a game in 2013, Wayne tore a knee ligament (his ACL), which ended his season. The injury also ended his streak of playing in 189 games in a row. He returned in 2014 and became the ninth player in NFL history to reach 14,000 career receiving yards.
The Colts decided not to re-sign Wayne after the 2014 season. He briefly signed with the New England Patriots in 2015 but was released before the season started.
On January 15, 2016, Wayne announced his retirement from football. He finished his career as one of the top receivers in NFL history.
NFL Career Statistics
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2001 | IND | 13 | 9 | 27 | 345 | 12.8 | 43 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | IND | 16 | 7 | 49 | 716 | 14.6 | 49 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | IND | 16 | 16 | 68 | 838 | 12.3 | 57T | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | IND | 16 | 16 | 77 | 1,210 | 15.7 | 71T | 12 | 1 | −4 | −4.0 | −4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | IND | 16 | 16 | 83 | 1,055 | 12.7 | 66T | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | IND | 16 | 16 | 86 | 1,310 | 15.2 | 51T | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | IND | 16 | 16 | 104 | 1,510 | 14.5 | 64 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 | IND | 16 | 16 | 82 | 1,145 | 14.0 | 65T | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | IND | 16 | 16 | 100 | 1,264 | 12.6 | 65T | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | IND | 16 | 16 | 111 | 1,355 | 12.2 | 50 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | IND | 16 | 16 | 75 | 960 | 12.8 | 56T | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | IND | 16 | 15 | 106 | 1,355 | 12.8 | 33 | 5 | 1 | −5 | −5.0 | −5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | IND | 7 | 7 | 38 | 503 | 13.2 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | IND | 15 | 15 | 64 | 779 | 12.2 | 80 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 211 | 197 | 1,070 | 14,345 | 13.4 | 80 | 82 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 7 | |
Postseason
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2002 | IND | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | IND | 3 | 3 | 15 | 172 | 11.5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | IND | 2 | 2 | 13 | 256 | 19.7 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | IND | 1 | 1 | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | IND | 4 | 4 | 17 | 216 | 12.7 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | IND | 1 | 1 | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | IND | 1 | 1 | 4 | 129 | 32.2 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | IND | 3 | 3 | 16 | 164 | 10.2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | IND | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | IND | 1 | 1 | 9 | 114 | 12.7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | IND | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 21 | 93 | 1,254 | 13.5 | 72 | 9 | 2 | 1 | |
Life After Playing
Even after retiring, Wayne has stayed involved with football. In 2018, he became the 15th person added to the Indianapolis Colts' Ring of Honor. This is a special award for the most important players in the team's history.
Wayne has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame several times. The Hall of Fame is where the greatest players in football history are honored.
On March 14, 2022, Wayne was hired by the Colts to be their wide receivers coach. He now teaches the team's current receivers how to be successful.
