Jeremy Reaves

Pensacola Catholic graduate Jeremy Reaves enjoyed an eventful Wednesday to say the least. It was a day filled with a range of emotions, from happiness and ...

I knew that I was a good player and I knew that I could play at the level that I’m playing at,” Reaves said. The 49ers lead the NFC West with a record of 10-4 while the Commanders are on the postseason bubble at 7-6-1. The show doesn’t stop.” The undrafted standout from University of South Alabama said he didn’t know why he was asked to see Rivera beforehand. “I’ve tried to model my life after that.” “I was like, ‘Are you standing up or sitting down?’ Reaves recalled with a laugh. Thursday, the clip has eclipsed 166,000 likes on Instagram and 73,000 likes on Twitter. The moment was recorded on video and has since gone viral on social media. It was a day filled with a range of emotions, from happiness and excitement to sadness and shock. “You go through trials and tribulations, you fall and you get back up, and you fall again. He will be one of four Commanders headed to play in the league’s annual all-star showcase, along with fellow first-timer Terry McLaurin, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and punter Tress Way. Reaves learned of his selection by surprise after being called to meet with Washington head coach Ron Rivera.

Reaves made his first Pro Bowl after spending much of the last three years on Washington's practice squad.

Hearing that Reaves made the Pro Bowl got a noticeable rise out of McLaurin, while Tress Way couldn't contain his excitement that his fellow special teamer made it in and asking Rivera if he could be present when Reaves heard the news. And of all the players' reactions, the most heartfelt by far is that of Jeremy Reaves when he learns from Rivera that he's made the Pro Bowl as a starter on special teams [Washington Commanders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/WAS/washington-commanders/) players learned from head coach Ron Rivera that [they had been named to the Pro Bowl this season](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-pro-bowl-rosters-for-afc-and-nfc-jalen-hurts-one-of-eagles-league-high-eight-pro-bowlers/). 7 seed in the NFC, and they are looking to hold off the Reaves' selection to the Pro Bowl is a remarkable accomplishment for the 26-year old from Pensacola, Fla. "You earned it young man."

Watch the emotional moment when Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves found out from head coach Ron Rivera that he made the Pro Bowl.

As you saw, Way was in tears after finding out that his teammate made the Pro Bowl. When McLaurin and Way found out that Reaves made the team, you could see the joy on their faces. Washington’s social media team released a video of head coach Ron Rivera informing each player that they made the Pro Bowl.

On ne regarde peut-être pas le Pro Bowl de la NFL religieusement, mais pour les joueurs, c'est tout un honneur d'être sélectionné avec les meilleurs de la ...

Il est entré dans la NFL en 2018 comme joueur autonome non-repêché et il a travaillé très fort sur l’équipe de pratique des Commanders avant de faire le grand club. Donc quand l’entraîneur Rivera lui annonce la nouvelle, il explose littéralement. On ne regarde peut-être pas le Pro Bowl de la NFL religieusement, mais pour les joueurs, c’est tout un honneur d’être sélectionné avec les meilleurs de la profession pour jouer le Match des étoiles du circuit.

On Wednesday the NFL announced its pro bowl selections for the annual game, which will be held in February at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, after fans, ...

You're the starter.' 'You're the Pro Bowl special teams guy. Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves breaks down as coach Ron Rivera tells him he has been selected for the Pro Bowl after being cut four times during his NFL career