Trevor Reilly

Former NFL linebacker, defensive lineman

What is Trevor Reilly known for?

Trevor McKay Reilly, born on January 17, 1988, in Valley Center, California, is an esteemed alum of Valley Center High School. He is recognized as a former American Football outside linebacker. Reilly was picked by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. His professional career included stints with the Jets, the New England Patriots, the Miami Dolphins, and later, with the Salt Lake Stallions, a team from the now-defunct Alliance of American Football.

Reilly showcased noteworthy athleticism during his professional tenure, participating in 37 games, making 35 total tackles, executing one quarterback sack, and forcing one fumble. His NFL stats can be tracked on NFL.com and Pro Football Reference.

Before venturing into professional football, Trevor Reilly had an illustrious college football career at Utah. In 48 games, he accrued an impressive 235 total tackles, 37 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, and two interceptions. In his senior season, he set career highs in tackles (100), tackles for loss (16), and sacks (8.5) - a performance that earned him a first-team All-Pac-12 selection. The Bleacher Report also named him a First-team All-American in December 2013.

Following his playing career, Trevor segued into a coaching role. He started as a student-assistant coach at the University of Utah in 2018, then as a graduate assistant at Jackson State Tigers in 2021. Currently, he's associated with the Colorado Buffaloes as the Special Teams Coordinator, working under the guidance of NFL legend, Deion Sanders.