Reggie Northrup

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

Reggie Northrup
No. 5 – DC Defenders
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-10-17) October 17, 1993
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

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)
DivisionLight Heavyweight[19]
StyleJeet Kune Do
Fighting out ofJacksonville, 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 matches 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Cody Herbert Decision (unanimous) Gamebred Fighting Championship 5 September 8, 2023 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Win 1–0 Michael Johnson TKO (punches) iKon Fighting Championship 6 December 2, 2022 1 2:24 Kissimmee, Florida, United States

References
  1. Bouda, Nate (May 9, 2016). "NFL Notes: Cardinals, Ravens, Redskins, Texans & Vikings". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  2. Bouda, Nate (May 16, 2016). "NFL Notes: Bengals, Broncos, Raiders, & Redskins". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  3. Bouda, Nate (October 19, 2016). "Lions Worked Out 3 Including LB Raphael Kirby". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  4. Bouda, Nate (December 19, 2016). "Rams place DB Marqui Christian On Injured Reserve, Promote DB Isaiah Johnson". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  5. Bouda, Nate (January 3, 2017). "Rams sign 8 players to Futures deals". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  6. Bouda, Nate (June 20, 2017). "Rams Waive Four Players Including C Demetrius Rhaney". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  7. "The Alouettes add four to Practice Roster". montrealalouettes.com. September 20, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  8. "2017-09-29 Game Tracker - Montreal Alouettes vs. Calgary Stampeders (2429) - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  9. "2017-10-22 Game Tracker - Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Montreal Alouettes (2443) - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  10. "2017-10-27 Game Tracker - Montreal Alouettes vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (2445) - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  11. "2017-11-03 Game Tracker - Montreal Alouettes vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2448) - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
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  13. "2019 AAF Defense Statistics". FootballDB.com. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  14. Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  15. "2020 XFL Defense Statistics". FootballDB.com. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  16. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  17. Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022). "USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league". Sporting News.
  18. "Supplemental Draft Picks". www.xfl.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  19. "Reggie Northrup ("Black Dragon") | MMA Fighter Page".
  20. "Reggie Northrup ("Black Dragon") | MMA Fighter Page".
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