Reshard Langford

Reshard Nelson Langford (born February 6, 1986) is an American football safety for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Vanderbilt. He has most recently played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Early years
Langford was born to Ricky and Delphine Langford and attended Tanner High School in Tanner, Alabama. Langford lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track and field. In football, he was a three-year starter at running back and safety. After his senior season, he was named a 2A First Team All-State defensive back and All-Region. He rushed for 1,459 yards as a senior, averaging 9.7 yards per carry and 30 touchdowns. On defense, Langford intercepted 3 passes and made 59 tackles. As a junior, he rushed for 1,351 yards and 15 touchdowns. He returned a punt and an interception for touchdowns during his junior season. In basketball, he was a two-time All-Region pick as a forward and center. In track, he placed in four events as a junior.

College career
Langford played college football at Vanderbilt from 2004–2008. He started all four years for the Commodores as a safety. He made 247 career tackles and eleven interceptions. During his senior season, he was named team captain, and twice earned the team's most valuable defensive back award. He was named to the All-SEC freshman team in 2005.

Philadelphia Eagles
Langford signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after being undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft on April 27, 2009. He was waived on September 5, 2009. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 7.

Kansas City Chiefs
Langford was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the Kansas City Chiefs on December 25, 2009. He was released following the Chiefs 2011 preseason, then re-signed on September 14, 2011 to replace safety Eric Berry after Berry was placed on injured reserve. Langford is currently (as of May 2012) an unsigned free agent.

Personal
Langford has a younger brother, Marquis. Langford's first job was at Green Briar, a barbecue restaurant, where he was a busboy. He grew up as a fan of the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bulls. Langford majored in sociology at Vanderbilt University.