Alvin Reynolds

Biography

Alvin Reynolds begins his second season as Defensive Backs Coach with the Atlanta Falcons after spending the previous five seasons (2003-07) in the same role with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith..

In his first season with the Falcons, the secondary recorded 76 passes defensed and 10 interceptions. The team’s 76 passes defensed rank eighth all-time in Falcons history and were the most since 2004 (80). Second-year cornerback Chris Houston recorded a career and team-high 16 passes defensed, while newcomer S Erik Coleman logged a team-high three interceptions and posted a career-best 127 tackles with Reynolds help. Rookie cornerback Chevis Jackson also contributed with 33 tackles, five passes defensed and one interception.

During his tenure with the Jaguars, Reynolds guided a secondary that ranked fourth in the AFC after totaling 20 interceptions (tying a team record) in 2007, led by rookie safety Reggie Nelson’s five picks. In 2006, cornerback Rashean Mathis led the club with a team-record eight interceptions en route to a Pro Bowl bid as Jacksonville set a franchise high with 20 INTs.

Jacksonville’s defensive unit ranked fourth in overall defense from 2003-07 allowing an average of only 296.6 yards per game. The unit also ranked third in opponents points allowed (16.1) and fifth in rushing defense (99.3) from 2003-06. Working under the direction of Jaguars Head Coach Jack Del Rio and Defensive Coordinator Mike Smith, Reynolds and the secondary were part of a defense that allowed 283.6 yards per game in 2006, which ranked second in the NFL and set a franchise record. Jacksonville also allowed an NFL-low 11 points per game on their home turf.

Reynolds holds 25 years of previous coaching experience, 16 of which came in the NFL. Prior to joining the Jaguars, he served as a Defensive Assistant for the Carolina Panthers for four seasons (1999-2002). He was present with the Baltimore Ravens for its first three seasons in franchise history (1996-98) as the Secondary Coach and started his NFL career with the Denver Broncos (1993-95).

Throughout his career, Reynolds has worked with the likes of safeties Steve Atwater and Dennis Smith in Denver and Rod Woodson in Baltimore. With the Panthers, he worked with then-Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio, helping with tape breakdown, game plan preparation and statistical tendencies. He also worked with the Carolina secondary.

In 1982, Reynolds joined his alma mater, Indiana State, as a graduate assistant. He was named the team’s Secondary Coach in 1983 and served in that capacity before becoming an Assistant Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator in addition to coaching the secondary in 1990. He coached two All-America players, including former NFL cornerback Vencie Glenn.

Reynolds was a standout strong safety at Indiana State (1978-1981) and received two votes for the Heisman Trophy as a senior. He totaled 225 career tackles while adding 21 passes defensed, five fumble recoveries and five interceptions. In addition, Reynolds was the president of the University Club and served as a member of several groups, including the President’s Committee on Ethnic Diversity, the Indiana Black Expo, the Charles T. Hyte University Center and the Minority Students Retention Program Committee. While in Denver, he was active in 100 Black Men of America, which emphasizes education and job training.

A native of Pineville, Louisiana, Reynolds attended West Jefferson High School in Harvey, La. He was an All-America selection and a two-time Most Valuable Player on the track team. He earned a degree in business management from Indiana State in 1982 and a Master’s degree in political science from the school in 1990.

Reynolds’ has three children, son, Alvin Reynolds, Jr, a graduate of Notre Dame University, and daughters, Isabella, and Ana Gabriella.

Alvin Reynolds’ Coaching Background

• 2008-2009 -- Defensive Backs Coach // Atlanta Falcons
• 2003-2007 -- Defensive Backs Coach // Jacksonville Jaguars
• 1999-2002 -- Defensive Assistant // Carolina Panthers
• 1996-1998 -- Secondary Coach // Baltimore Ravens
• 1993-1995 -- Defensive Assistant // Denver Broncos
• 1990-1992 -- Assist. Head Coach/Secondary Coach // Indiana State University
• 1983-1989 -- Secondary Coach // Indiana State University
• 1982 -- Graduate Assistant // Indiana State University