How Showboats star Greg Reaves went from walk-on to pro football
Memphis Showboats defense celebrates after an interception by Greg Reaves (41) May 28 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Memphis beat Houston 23-20. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A native of Bradenton, Florida, Reaves realized he could be a dominant force on the football field the summer before his senior year of high school.
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Liaudwin Seaberry Jr.
Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. is a 2022 University of Memphis graduate. While sports has been the primary avenue since entering the journalism industry, he’s excited to dig into journalism’s other numerous aspects.
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