Washington Commanders security Jeremy Reaves broke down after being informed by head coach Ron Rivera he had been chosen for the Professional Bowl.
On Wednesday the NFL introduced its professional bowl alternatives for the annual sport, which might be held in February at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, after followers, gamers and coaches voted for the league’s high gamers.
Reaves, who was undrafted in 2018 earlier than signing with the Eagles as a free agent, was considered one of 4 members of Washington’s roster to earn a spot on the sport.
Washington Commanders security Jeremy Reaves was chosen for the Professional Bowl Wednesday
In an emotional clip shared to the Commanders’ social media pages, coach Rivera may be seen breaking the information to extensive receiver Terry McLaurin, defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, and punter Tress Approach earlier than calling Reaves into the locker room.
‘Congratulations,’ Rivera started telling Reaves. ‘You are the Professional Bowl particular groups man. You are the starter.’
Reaves was left speechless as he broke down into tears, earlier than Rivera clapped him on the again and insisted: ‘You have earned it younger man. Every little thing you’ve got finished.’
‘And I do know, your mother could be proud,’ the coach added earlier than brining his security in for a hug.
Approach, who was informed first within the video, had pleaded with Rivera to be a part of the reveal, saying he would disguise till the coach had made the announcement.
After Rivera had informed Reaves, Approach appeared from his hiding spot and gave Reaves an enormous embrace.
Reaves’ choice comes after a making an attempt journey within the NFL, with the previous South Alabama star being minimize 4 instances all through his profession within the league earlier than incomes a spot on the Commanders’ 53-man squad this season.
Following the announcement, Reaves took to Twitter to assert he ‘simply do not stop.’
Reaves’ choice comes after a making an attempt journey within the NFL, being minimize 4 instances in his profession
Taking to Twitter, Reaves thanked his mom, who died on Thanksgiving Day in 2021
He additionally thanked his followers, household, teammates and particularly his mom, who died on Thanksgiving Day in 2021.
He additionally posted: ‘Momma you’ve been working! Thanks to the followers, my teammates, household, and the town of Pensacola! Delayed not denied!!!’
Reaves has featured in all of Washington’s 14 video games this season and on the time of his choice had totaled 17 tackles.
