Izell Reese

Izell Reese
Date of birth: May 7, 1974 (1974-05-07) (age 37)
Place of birth: Dothan, Alabama
Career information
Position(s): Safety
College: UAB
NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 6 / Pick: 188
Organizations
 As player:
1998-2001
2002
2003-2004
Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos
Buffalo Bills
Playing stats at NFL.com

Izell Reese (born May 7, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League for seven seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills, and the Denver Broncos. He played college football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Reese played high school football for Northview High School in Dothan, Alabama.

Retirement

Reese retired in 2005 and now is educating high school athletes and families across the country on the college recruiting process as an educational speaker for the National Collegiate Scouting Association.

Reese is the co-founded of Rising Seniors, a program that gives top athletes in the Junior year of high school the opportunity to have a "rookie camp" experience and coaching on making the most of college opportunities and the recruiting process. The annual program ends with a "Junior Bowl" that gives college recruiters a glimpse of new talent.