Background
Darrin Reaves was born on April 17, 1993, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Darrin and Crystal Reaves. Darrin grew up playing for the Wahouma Seminoles in the metro Birmingham area.
Darrin Reaves was born on April 17, 1993, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Darrin and Crystal Reaves. Darrin grew up playing for the Wahouma Seminoles in the metro Birmingham area.
He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2014. He played college football at UAB.
He went on to star at Clay Chalkville Middle and High School. His best year (2010) was his senior year in an injury-plagued high school career.
Reaves signed with UAB on signing day 2011.
Reaves attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2011 to 2013. During his career he rushed for 2,343 yards on 496 carries with 27 touchdowns.
After his junior season he entered the 2014 NFL Draft. Carolina Panthers
After going undrafted in the 2014 draft, Reaves signed with the Carolina Panthers.
He was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2014 season, but signed to the team"s practice squad on August 31, 2014.
Reaves was released from the Panthers on July 28, 2015. Kansas City Chiefs
Reaves signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on August 2, 2015. On September 5, 2015, he was cut by the Chiefs.
The Chiefs signed him to their practice squad on October 13.
On January 18, 2016, the Chiefs signed Reaves to a future/reserve contract.