Reggie Northrup

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Reggie Northrup
No. 5 – DC Defenders
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-10-17) October 17, 1993 (age 30)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: First Coast
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College: Florida State
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active

Reggie Northrup (born October 17, 1993) is an American football linebacker for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL) and an MMA fighter. He played college football at Florida State.

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Professional football career

Washington Redskins

On May 9, 2016, Northrup was signed to the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent. [1] On May 16, he was waived. [2]

Workout with Detroit Lions

On October 9, 2016, Northrup worked out with the Detroit Lions along with Brandon Chubb. [3]

Los Angeles Rams

On December 19, 2016, Northrup was signed to the Los Angeles Rams's practice squad. [4] On January 3, 2017, he was signed to a futures deal. [5] He was waived on June 20, 2017. [6]

Montreal Alouettes

On September 20, 2017, Northrup was signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [7] In week 15, Northrup made his professional debut and compiled six defensive tackles. [8] He played again in week 18 and made two tackles. [9] In week 19, Northrup had 4 defensive tackles. [10] In his final game in the CFL, week 20, Northrup made 10 defensive tackles and 1 special teams tackle. [11]

Orlando Apollos

In 2019, Northrup joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). [12] When the AAF suspended operations in week 8, he finished with 35 solo tackles, 27 assists, 62 total tackles, and 1 sack. He led the league with assists and tied for fifth in total tackles. [13]

Tampa Bay Vipers

In October 2019, Northrup was selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the 2020 XFL Draft. [14] Northrup ended up starting 1 of 5 games, and finished with 12 solo tackles, 3 assists, 15 total tackles, and 1 sack. [15] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [16]

Houston Gamblers

Northrup was selected in the 21st round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Houston Gamblers. [17] He became a free agent when his contract expired on December 31, 2022.

DC Defenders

On January 1, 2023, Northrup was selected by the DC Defenders in the second round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft. [18]

Mixed Martial Arts career

Reggie Northrup
Other namesBlack Dragon
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Division Light Heavyweight [19]
Style Jeet Kune Do
Fighting out of Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Years active2020–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
By decision1
Losses0
Amateur record
Total5
Wins5
By knockout3
By submission2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Amateur career

In December 2020, Northrup made his amateur MMA debut, in which he defeated Mike Anderson by submission in the first round. In March 2021, he fought Josh Mercado in which he won via submission in the third round. In July 2021 he fought Kevin Church, in which he won by knockout. In December 2021, he defeated Darius Kennedy in bare knuckle by knockout in the first round. Northrup's final match was in January 2022, where defeated Jay Mitchell in 35 seconds by knockout. [20]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches2 wins0 losses
By knockout10
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0Cody HerbertDecision (unanimous)Gamebred Fighting Championship 5September 8, 202335:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesBare Knuckle MMA.
Win1–0Michael JohnsonTKO (punches)iKon Fighting Championship 6December 2, 202212:24 Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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