Welcome to Baltimore, Keenan Reynolds, Round 6 pick 182

[Moderator 2]

GO Navy Go Ravens!

Reynolds Wrap

Career
• Owns a 21-11 (.656) record as Navy's starting quarterback (10-2 at home, 11-9 in road and neutral site games), posting a 6-2 record as a freshman (`12), a 9-4 mark as a sophomore (`13) and a 6-5 (.545) record this season. 

• Reynolds is 5-1 (.833) in Service Academy games (one of his four service academy wins was off the bench in a relief role and is not figured into his record as a starter).

• Reynolds owns wins over Central Michigan, Indiana (2x), East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Texas State, Delaware, Army (3x), Air Force, Pitt, Hawai'i, South Alabama (2x), San Jose State (2x), Middle Tennessee, Temple and Georgia Southern. 

• His losses have come at the hands of Troy, Arizona State, Western Kentucky (2x), Duke, Toledo, Notre Dame (2X), Ohio State, Rutgers and Air Force.

• He is just the fourth player in NCAA history to rush for 30 or more touchdowns in a season (did it in 2013) and just the seventh player in NCAA history to score 30 or more touchdowns in a season. 

• His 64 career touchdowns are the most in school history and the most by a quarterback in NCAA history. 

• The 64 career rushing touchdowns are tied for the fourth most in NCAA history among all players. He is eight behind Ricky Williams of Texas for third, nine behind Travis Prentice of Miami of Ohio for second and 13 behind Wisconsin's Montee Ball for first.

• He has scored three or more touchdowns an NCAA-record 12 times in his career (did it twice as a freshman, seven times as a sophomore and three times as a junior).

• His 3,186 career rushing yards are the third most in school history.He trails second-place Chris McCoy by 215 yards. 

• His 3,186 career rushing yards are the 17th most in NCAA history among QBs. He trails 16th-place Freddie Solomon by 113 yards and Army's Trent Steelman by 134 yards for 14th.

• Reynolds has led Navy to six fourth-quarter (or overtime) game-winning drives in his career (Air Force, Indiana and Army in 2012; Pitt and San Jose State in 2013 and San Diego State in 2014), which is tied with Braxton Miller

[ludy51]

An article written by Reynold s himself

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/keenan-reynolds-navy-football-thank-you/

[rmw10]

Not sure if he'll crack the 53, but he should be a fun player to have around.

[The Raven]

I've read that teams see him as a slot receiver. I look forward to seeing how he does in that role.

[Moderator 2]

8 minutes ago, rmw10 said:

Not sure if he'll crack the 53, but he should be a fun player to have around.

I agree but as a Navy brat and Navy football fan I would love to see him do well and play like a Raven!

[rmw10]

Just now, Moderator 2 said:

I agree but as a Navy brat and Navy football fan I would love to see him do well and play like a Raven!

For sure.  It's fun to see football players get a chance.  He might not have insane size or speed, but he can make plays.  Let's hope they translate to the next level.

[Ravensfan23]

I like this pick because I think Trestman is the right type of guy to use him the right way. I really like Reynolds with the ball in his hands. Camp definitely has some competition for that top slot WR position. I'm sure Harbs will all him to field kicks to get the balls I'm his hands as much as possible to see what he has. 

I expect him to be a player that get a lot of buzz after OTA because of his quickness and the things he can do.

[Allenlh]

He has to serve two years active service before he can play in nfl, right? Like David Robinson?

[bravensfan52]

7 minutes ago, Allenlh said:

He has to serve two years active service before he can play in nfl, right? Like David Robinson?

Not exactly. He might be able to play ball and do TC and OTAs. But his Off season will be Military duties

 

[ratedr]

Great story, hope he succeeds.

[Moderator 2]

They could station him back at the Academy, Pax river, Bethesda or NCIS because he studied cyber- security.  It depends on the deal he cuts with the navy--  this is from the article Ludy referenced 

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Everybody at the Naval Academy is expected to serve. Nobody was above this rule— not football players or anyone else. The opportunity to serve my country is the No. 1 reason I came to Navy. And to be honest, it’s a strange spot to be in. On one hand, I could very well be taken in the NFL draft this week. I could follow a path similar to the one taken by long snapper Joe Cardona, who was drafted in the fifth round out of Navy last year. He’s the standard for me right now. He was able to appear in all 16 games as a rookie for the Patriots while still on active duty. During the week, after he was done with football, he had to drive an hour south, from Foxborough, to Newport, R.I., to  work at the Naval Preparatory Academy. I feel that I could make a similar arrangement work in my favor.

 

[OldToby]

I hope it works out for him. Glad he's on the team

Edited May 1, 2016 by OldToby

[rmw10]

30 minutes ago, Moderator 2 said:

They could station him back at the Academy, Pax river, Bethesda or NCIS because he studied cyber- security.  It depends on the deal he cuts with the navy--  this is from the article Ludy referenced 

 

Yep that Cardona situation is what would lead me to believe Reynolds could have a similar outcome, especially being so close to Annapolis.

[beanfigger]

This pick might be bad news for a guy like Kaelin Clay because is see a similar role for Reynolds, especially if he has to split time with Naval duties and only ends up as a specialist.

[Yanger]

The stats at the top are before his senior season.

Here is how he ended up:

NCAA FBS Records:

Most rushing TDs in a career-88

Most total TDs in a career-88

Most games scoring 3 or more TDs in a career-16

Most rushing TDs by a QB in a season (1st, 4th, and 5th) 31 (2013), 24 (2015), 23 (2014)

First player ever with 3 seasons of 23 or more rushing TDs

Most rushing yards for QB in a career (4,559)

Most points in a career any position (530)

Most TDs in game against FBS opponent (7)

Most 200 rushing yard games by active player (4)

Most 100 rushing yard games by active QB (22)

Active leader in game-winning drives (7)

Navy Records:

Consecutive games with rushing TD (14)

Most rushing yards in a career (4,559)

Most points in a game (42)

Most points in a season (188)

Most points responsible for in a season (236)

Only two-time 1000 yard rushing/1000 yard passing seasons in Navy history

Most total offense in a season (2,623)

Most rushing attempts in a career (977)

Most points responsible for in a career (710)

Most yards rushing by QB in a game (277)

Lowest interception percentage in a career (.017)

Career Touchdown Passes (31)

Miscellaneous nuggets:

6th FBS QB ever to pass and rush for 4,000 yards in a career

Finished 5th in the 2015 Heisman Trophy Voting

Named 3rd team 2015 AP All-American

2015 AAC First Team QB and Offensive Player of the Year

When asked after the game which record meant the most to him, one of the most decorated quarterbacks in college football history didn't hesitate with his response.  He didn't take the time to scroll through a mental rolodex of everything that he had accomplished.  He knew exactly what was the most important.

"Most wins in a season."

After all the records had fallen and it was all complete, the most important record for Keenan Reynolds was win number 11.

Navy finished the season 11-2, the most wins ever in the 135 year history of Navy Football.  That win also gave the senior class 36 wins, tied for the most in Navy history.

This shouldn't really come as a surprise.  Reynolds said from day one this season that records are meant to be broken, that he wanted to leave a legacy, and that legacy would come from winning football games.

Keenan Reynolds is a winner, there's no doubt about it. When he passed up the chance to grab the FBS rushing TD record at Memphis earlier this season, he showed us all what his legacy at Navy will be.

Whatever it takes to win.

An 11 win season.  A top 20 ranking to finish the season.  36 wins for the senior class. 4-0 against Army.

[AsianRice]

we won't see him in full action in the next 2 years; after that, he's on reserved and can play full time. Right now, he will split his time between the Naval and the Ravens. The only position I think he fits right in is special team......

 

[rmcjacket23]

Interesting information here for those "conspiracy theory" guys...

SI's Peter King reports that the Ravens had "reliable information" that the Patriots would try to draft Navy RB/WR Keenan Reynolds in Rd. 6 before Baltimore beat them to it.

Baltimore plucked Reynolds with the No. 182 overall pick. New England had a pair of sixth-rounders later in the stanza. King reports that the Ravens will likely as Reynolds to be an "all-purpose weapon ... returning, rushing, receiving, sort of a latter-day Antwaan Randle-El ... receiver/returner, and maybe a direct-snap back." GM Ozzie Newsome and assistant GM Eric DeCosta found out that Reynolds was learning how to return from Brian Mitchell, one of the all-time greats at it. HC John Harbaugh called Mitchell, a former player, and was told that Reynolds "could be a gifted returner." The rest was history. May 3 - 10:46 PM

Source: MMQB

[berad]

Stole a Navy guy from ole' Belichick, huh? I can almost hear the tears

[DomMcRaven]

"We didn't want him anyways. You guys are so gullible."

[ellicottraven]

I want this guy not just for being who he is ( one who serves the country), but because he's going to be a stellar football player. We need players with great football IQs on the team and most importantly we need playmakers. He along with a few others we drafted are consummate play makers.

[Edgar]

It will be interesting to see him in the slot. I was looking at Braverman and Grant but it could be that while Grant is primarily a returner and Braverman in the slot, Reynolds ends up being able to do both.

I think I would have taken one of the two mentioned but I am excited to see how he is as a receiver.

[usmccharles]

23 minutes ago, Edgar said:

It will be interesting to see him in the slot. I was looking at Braverman and Grant but it could be that while Grant is primarily a returner and Braverman in the slot, Reynolds ends up being able to do both.

I think I would have taken one of the two mentioned but I am excited to see how he is as a receiver.

oh Grant....tears

[rmw10]

Per NavyAthletics Twitter:

SECNAV: I'm confident we can work something out so Keenan can do both, play and serve.

[trevorsteadman]

Just now, rmw10 said:

Per NavyAthletics Twitter:

SECNAV: I'm confident we can work something out so Keenan can do both, play and serve.

rmw that is the most romantic thing you can tell me right now. 

[rmw10]

23 minutes ago, trevorsteadman said:

rmw that is the most romantic thing you can tell me right now. 

I've been known to be a charmer

[Edgar]

58 minutes ago, rmw10 said:

Per NavyAthletics Twitter:

SECNAV: I'm confident we can work something out so Keenan can do both, play and serve.

That's great news

[ellicottraven]

1 hour ago, rmw10 said:

Per NavyAthletics Twitter:

SECNAV: I'm confident we can work something out so Keenan can do both, play and serve.

Awesome news man! I cannot wait to see this kid excel as a Baltimore Raven. He's got the drive and football intelligence to be mega successful in the NFL and serve our country at the same time. His popularity in Ravens country will be sky high!

[BMoreBirdMan]

On 4/30/2016 at 5:03 PM, bravensfan52 said:

Not exactly. He might be able to play ball and do TC and OTAs. But his Off season will be Military duties

 

In the end the Navy will make a choice based on the needs of the Navy.  If Keenan does well in camp and it looks as though he will crack the 53 and receive substantial playing time, he is golden.  He is worth his weight in gold if he starts.  His potential as a recruiting tool far outweighs the impact any singular Naval Officer might have on the service.  If he cracks the roster, the Navy will move him to the USNR (US Naval Reserve) and he will do his bit there.

The Navy learned with David Robinson.  They lost him as a recruiting tool.  The two year service requirement he served put him in the Navy's version the Army Corps of Engineers.  According to the agreement, his service time was over (completely EAOS'd) after the two years.  They could have had him as a recruiting tool for the full 5 year commitment of a Naval Academy graduate.  

Cardona's waiver to play long snapper for Patriots after being drafted last year is the new precedent.  Cardona spends his off-season doing recruiting tours/motivational speaking engagements.  He will serve his entire 5 year Midshipman requirement - just not on active duty.

If Reynolds makes the 53 he is good to go - a certified NFL player.  If he does not - it is time to strap those butter bars on and meet the fleet.

[Winchester]

My cousin who I grew up with in several park graduated from the naval academy. And I have respect for academy grads and its players. With that said, not a fan of the pick. With his playing status and unsettled position. There were players left on the board that could be eventual starters like Kenny Lawler and Darrell Green to name a couple

[Static]

The Ravens have never inspired confidence in their ability to develop wide receivers. Not sure how i trust them to transition and develop Reynolds.