Five things to know about new Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland:
1. Reggie Ragland is entering his fifth season in the NFL after being drafted in the second round (41st overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Ragland never played a down for the Bills as he suffered a torn ACL during his rookie training camp. He was then traded to the Kansas City Chiefs the next year, where he started 32 of 42 games in which he played over the course of three seasons. He was a part of the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV winning team. He then spent the 2020 campaign with the Detroit Lions, where he played all 16 games (six starts).
2. Ragland has played 58 games with 38 starts over the last four seasons. His career totals include 212 tackles (130 solo), 3.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one touchdown, one interception and two passes defensed.
3. His best season came in 2018 when he started 15 of 16 games for the Chiefs. Ragland registered a career-high 86 tackles (46 solo) and his only career interception to go with his 0.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, one quarterback hit and one pass defended.
4. Ragland had an illustrious collegiate career at Alabama. As a freshman in 2012, he was part of the Crimson Tide's BCS National Championship team. In 2014, Ragland was named First-Team All-SEC on his way to helping Alabama win the SEC Championship.
Ragland saved his best for his senior season in 2015, where he was once again selected as First-Team All-SEC in addition to being named Unanimous All-American and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. He also helped lead Alabama to both an SEC Championship and CFP National Championship.
5. Ragland was born in Madison, Alabama where he attended Bob Jones High School, and starred in basketball and track & field in addition to football. Following his junior season, he was listed as the No. 1 inside linebacker in his class.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, is knocked down by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action against Chicago Bears during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. The Vikings defeated the Lions 37-35. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Washington Football Team 30-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs during the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Dec 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Buccaneers defeated the Lions 47-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Atlanta. The Lions defeated the Falcons 23-22. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Washington Football Team 30-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) waits on the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) sets his sights on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Detroit. The Saints defeated the Lions 35-29. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) looks on before the start of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikins, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) is tackled by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action against the Washington Football during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action on defense against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Lions 42-21. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) walks to the field from the locker room through the team tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions defeated the Cardinals, 26-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) reacts during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo won 16-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in coverage against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kansas City won 31-20. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) chases the action during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. The Chiefs defeated the Patriots 23-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov.10, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 35-32. (Paul Abell via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) defends during the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers, 31-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) defends during the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers, 31-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) looks into the backfield during the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 31-20. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) waits for the snap during Super Bowl 54 against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kansas City won 31-20 to win Super Bowl 54. (Greg Trott via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs around the edge during in an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City won 51-31. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs' Reggie Ragland (59) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs won 31-20. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) gets set during the game against the Tennessee Titans during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland signals a defensive call prior to a play against the Houston Texans during a NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 51-31. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) defends against the Tennessee Titans during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs during the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs in pursuit during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Chiefs 26-3. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) reacts during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs beat the Chargers 31-21. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) playing against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) reacts during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs beat the Chargers 31-21. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland gets set on defense against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 3. 10, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 26-23. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. Kansas City won 30-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland makes a tackle on Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs during a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 40-9. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. Kansas City won 30-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) celebrates as he runs onto the field during team entrances prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos, 23-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) gets set to rush the edge during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders, 40-9. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) defends during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs beat the Broncos 30-6. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Bengals, 38-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action on defense against the New England Patriots during an AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. The Patriots defeated the Chiefs 37-31 in overtime. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Bengals, 38-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in coverage during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Chicago. Chicago won 27-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland gets set on defense against the Arizona Cardinals during a NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-14. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs after intercepting a pass during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in action during a regular season Week 5 NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans on Sunday October 8, 2017 in Houston. The Chiefs beat the Texans 42-34 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland gets set on defense against the Baltimore Ravens during a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 27-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) gets set during the NFL week 4 regular season football game against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 in Denver. The Chiefs won the game 27-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs in pursuit during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 26-15. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in coverage during in an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City won 51-31. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) on the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. Kansas City won 40-33. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland looks on from the sidelines in action against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs won 31-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) defends during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs beat the Broncos 30-6. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) in coverage prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City won 26-14. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) runs in pursuit during an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 31-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo won 16-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) pursues the ball carrier during a NFL AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City. The Titans won the game 22-21. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) drops into coverage during the game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 12-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Cleveland. The Chiefs won 37-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) tackles Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo won 16-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) fumbles the ball for a turnover during a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) and defensive back Marcus Peters (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo won 16-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) scores a touchdown on a fumble recovery and return during the first half of the NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Thursday, October 17, 2019. (Eric Bakke via AP)
