Keenan Reynolds Granted Permission by Navy to Play in the NFL
One of the greatest college football scorers has been granted permission to play in the NFL. Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds was granted permission by the Secretary of the Navy to pursue his football career.
Reynolds was drafted 182nd overall by the Baltimore Ravens with the expectation to play either running back, receiver, or special teams.
The Navy, as well as the other military branches, require academy graduates to serve following their graduation. Exceptions can be made to athletes or other graduates hoping to join the workforce.
Former @NavyAthletics QB Keenan Reynolds can play in the NFL and fulfill his military obligation in the Naval Reserve Force. @dpshow
— Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst) May 13, 2016
Reynolds could be expected to work during the NFL offseason at a recruiting office and eventually serve once his NFL career is deemed complete.
Keenan Reynolds is the NCAA all-time leader in career touchdowns and points scored while at Navy. The mobile quarterback scored 88 rushing touchdowns and completed an additional 31 through the air.
He finished 5th in last years Heisman Trophy voting with 180 votes.
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Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona is another recent military academy grad who went on to play in the NFL. He started all 16 games for the Patriots and was also granted permission to play for a second season by the Navy.
The Baltimore Ravens struggled to reach the end zone last season, finishing with the fifth least touchdowns in the NFL. Bringing in an athlete such as Keenan Reynolds will help Baltimore stretch the field and provide some versatile scoring options on offense and special teams.
The team also drafted running back Kenneth Dixon, who sits right behind Reynolds on the NCAA all-time scoring list. Chris Moore from Cincinnati was also brought in to help bolster the Ravens offense.
Wide receiver Steve Smith Sr will be returning for his final season off of an achillies injury, while 2015 first round pick Breshad Perriman will be looking to see the field for the first time as he has dealt with lower body injuries early in his NFL career.