Reggie Wayne
Encyclopedia
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne (born November 17, 1978) is a professional American football
wide receiver
for the Indianapolis Colts
of the National Football League
. Wayne was selected in the 1st round (30th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft
by the Colts. He played college football
at the University of Miami
.
playing with Ed Reed
, Santana Moss
, and Andre Johnson
, Wayne set a school record of 173 career catches (including 36 consecutive games with a reception) and is one of only four wide receivers in school history to post 20 or more touchdowns in his career, along with Michael Irvin
, Lamar Thomas
, and Leonard Hankerson
. His 48 receptions as a freshman were a school record. Wayne graduated with a degree in liberal arts. He was also roommate to Baltimore Ravens
safety Ed Reed
.
College statistics
Wayne was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame at their 43rd Annual Induction Banquet held on March 24, 2011.
, and was taken to eventually complement the Colts' other star receiver, Marvin Harrison
.
In Wayne's first year, he caught only 27 passes for 345 yards with no touchdowns. His yards doubled the next year as he caught 49 passes for 716 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Wayne broke into the starting lineup for good in the 2003 season, and he caught 68 balls for 838 yards and 7 touchdowns. The next season, Wayne caught 77 passes for 1,210 yards and 12 touchdowns during a season in which Colts quarterback Peyton Manning
set a then-record by throwing for 49 touchdowns. During the playoffs, Wayne was named the "Wild Card Weekend Offensive Player of the Week" after the Colts beat the Broncos. In 2005 Wayne continued to increase his yearly reception total with 83.
In 2006, Wayne signed a 6-year, $39.5 million contract, and went on to catch 86 balls for a then career high 1,310 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a result, Wayne was selected to his first Pro Bowl
. Wayne helped the Colts defeat the Chicago Bears
in Super Bowl XLI
with a 53-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
In 2007, Wayne responded to a rash of injuries on the team, including Harrison and tight end Dallas Clark
, and set career highs in receptions (104), and yards (1510). He led the league in receiving yards and was selected to go to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year.
In 2008, Wayne once again posted another Pro Bowl season with 82 catches for 1145 yards and six touchdowns, including a 65-yard score in the opening drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers
.
In 2009 and 2010 Wayne was named to start on the Pro Bowl team both years.
In week 8 of the 2011 season Reggie Wayne passed Steve Largent to become 20th in NFL history in career receptions.
Professional statistics
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. Wayne was selected in the 1st round (30th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft
2001 NFL Draft
The 2001 NFL Draft took place on April 21–22, 2001 at the theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. This was the 66th National Football League draft in league history. The draft was broadcast on ESPN both days and eventually moved to ESPN2. No teams elected to claim any players in the...
by the Colts. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
.
College career
As a four-year starter at the University Of MiamiMiami Hurricanes football
The Miami Hurricanes football program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference of the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision for the University of Miami. The program began in 1926 and has won five AP national championships...
playing with Ed Reed
Ed Reed
Edward Earl Reed Jr. is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
, Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
, and Andre Johnson
Andre Johnson
Andre Lamont Johnson is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Through the 2010–11 NFL season, Johnson currently ranks first all-time in NFL history in receiving yards per game for a career...
, Wayne set a school record of 173 career catches (including 36 consecutive games with a reception) and is one of only four wide receivers in school history to post 20 or more touchdowns in his career, along with Michael Irvin
Michael Irvin
Michael Jerome Irvin is a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys, and actor. He is also a former broadcaster for ESPN's NFL Countdown and currently an analyst for NFL Network. Irvin was self-nicknamed "The Playmaker" due to his penchant for making big plays in big games during his...
, Lamar Thomas
Lamar Thomas
Lamar Thomas is a former NFL player and former color commentator. Thomas played college football, college basketball and ran Track at the University of Miami before being drafted in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.With the University of Miami Thomas set a...
, and Leonard Hankerson
Leonard Hankerson
Leonard Hankerson is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Redskins with the 79th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
. His 48 receptions as a freshman were a school record. Wayne graduated with a degree in liberal arts. He was also roommate to Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
safety Ed Reed
Ed Reed
Edward Earl Reed Jr. is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
.
College statistics
| Year | Team | G | GS | Rec | Yards | AVG | TD |
| 1997 | MIA | 11 | 10 | 48 | 640 | 13.3 | 2 |
| 1998 | MIA | 9 | 9 | 42 | 629 | 15.0 | 4 |
| 1999 | MIA | 12 | 12 | 40 | 486 | 12.1 | 4 |
| 2000 | MIA | 11 | 11 | 43 | 755 | 17.5 | 10 |
| Tot. | N/A | 43 | 42 | 175 | 2,510 | 14.3 | 20 |
Wayne was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame at their 43rd Annual Induction Banquet held on March 24, 2011.
Professional career
Reggie Wayne was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 30th selection in the 2001 NFL Draft2001 NFL Draft
The 2001 NFL Draft took place on April 21–22, 2001 at the theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. This was the 66th National Football League draft in league history. The draft was broadcast on ESPN both days and eventually moved to ESPN2. No teams elected to claim any players in the...
, and was taken to eventually complement the Colts' other star receiver, Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
.
In Wayne's first year, he caught only 27 passes for 345 yards with no touchdowns. His yards doubled the next year as he caught 49 passes for 716 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Wayne broke into the starting lineup for good in the 2003 season, and he caught 68 balls for 838 yards and 7 touchdowns. The next season, Wayne caught 77 passes for 1,210 yards and 12 touchdowns during a season in which Colts quarterback Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
set a then-record by throwing for 49 touchdowns. During the playoffs, Wayne was named the "Wild Card Weekend Offensive Player of the Week" after the Colts beat the Broncos. In 2005 Wayne continued to increase his yearly reception total with 83.
In 2006, Wayne signed a 6-year, $39.5 million contract, and went on to catch 86 balls for a then career high 1,310 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a result, Wayne was selected to his first Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
. Wayne helped the Colts defeat the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI was an American football game that featured the American Football Conference champion Indianapolis Colts and the National Football Conference champion Chicago Bears to decide the National Football League champion for the 2006 season...
with a 53-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
In 2007, Wayne responded to a rash of injuries on the team, including Harrison and tight end Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
, and set career highs in receptions (104), and yards (1510). He led the league in receiving yards and was selected to go to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year.
In 2008, Wayne once again posted another Pro Bowl season with 82 catches for 1145 yards and six touchdowns, including a 65-yard score in the opening drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
.
In 2009 and 2010 Wayne was named to start on the Pro Bowl team both years.
In week 8 of the 2011 season Reggie Wayne passed Steve Largent to become 20th in NFL history in career receptions.
Professional statistics
| Year | Team | G | GS | Rec | Yards | AVG | TD |
| 2001 | IND | 13 | 9 | 27 | 345 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 2002 | IND | 16 | 7 | 49 | 716 | 14.6 | 4 |
| 2003 | IND | 16 | 16 | 68 | 838 | 12.3 | 7 |
| 2004 | IND | 16 | 16 | 77 | 1210 | 15.7 | 12 |
| 2005 | IND | 16 | 16 | 83 | 1055 | 12.7 | 5 |
| 2006 | IND | 16 | 16 | 86 | 1310 | 15.2 | 9 |
| 2007 | IND | 16 | 16 | 104 | 1510 | 14.5 | 10 |
| 2008 | IND | 16 | 16 | 82 | 1145 | 14.0 | 6 |
| 2009 | IND | 16 | 16 | 100 | 1264 | 12.7 | 10 |
| 2010 | IND | 16 | 16 | 111 | 1355 | 12.2 | 6 |
| Tot. | |N/A | 157 | 142 | 787 | 10,748 | 13.7 | 69 |