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”’Reggie Rembert (Air Force Football)”’ is a former American football defensive back, receiver, and kickoff returner for the [[Air Force Falcons football|United States Air Force Academy football team]]. He was the first Falcon in nearly two decades to earn [[College Football All-America Team|first-team All-American]] honors. He was also a 2 time 1st Team-All Mountain West defensive back and was an All-Mountain West Conference track runner.

”’Reggie Rembert (Air Force Football)”’ is a former American football defensive back, receiver, and kickoff returner for the [[Air Force Falcons football|United States Air Force Academy football team]]. He was the first Falcon in nearly two decades to earn [[College Football All-America Team|first-team All-American]] honors. He was also a 2 time 1st Team-All Mountain West defensive back and was an All-Mountain West Conference track runner.

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Reggie Rembert (Air Force Football) is a former American football defensive back, receiver, and kickoff returner for the United States Air Force Academy football team. He was the first Falcon in nearly two decades to earn first-team All-American honors. He was also a 2 time 1st Team-All Mountain West defensive back and was an All-Mountain West Conference track runner.

Rembert grew up in Flower Mound, Texas, where he attended Flower Mound High School. He was named to the All-State team and led the area in interceptions during his senior year with 8. He also competed in track and field, qualifying for the state finals in the 4×100 meter relay. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

As a freshman at the United States Air Force Academy, Rembert played in every game and also contributed as a kickoff returner. He recorded 14 unassisted tackles and returned 16 kickoffs for 364 yards, averaging 22.8 yards per return. ^[5]

Rembert became a full-time starter at cornerback, leading the team with three interceptions and recording 66 tackles, including 52 solo stops. He also had 35 kickoff returns for 673 yards (19.2 average), ranking third in the Mountain West Conference. He played offense as well his sophomore season. He was an honorable mention All Mountain West Conference as a returner and also became an all-conference track runner in the 2008 Mountain West indoor track season.

Although he missed the first two games, Rembert started the final 11 games of the season. He was named First-Team All-Mountain West by the media and by Phil Steele’s Magazine. He totaled 43 tackles (31 solo), 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and returned 14 kickoffs for 351 yards (25.1 average), including a 60-yard touchdown against New Mexico. ^[7]

In his 2010 senior season, Rembert recorded a team-leading 3 interceptions, anchoring Air Force’s defense. He was named **First-Team All–Mountain West Conference** at defensive back and earned **First-Team All–American** honors from the AFCA, with an AP Third-Team selection as well. ^{[8] [9] [10] [11]}

• 9 interceptions
• 5 force fumbles
• 5 fumble recoveries

• 65 kickoff returns for 1,388 yards (Air Force career leader)(2009)
• 1 touchdown

In 2010, Rembert was named a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, becoming the first Air Force player to earn the honor since Charlton McDonald in 1992. ^[12]

He was selected as one of the top defensive backs in service academy football history, recognized for his versatility and leadership in a defense that reached bowl games in all four seasons during his tenure. He was also named the NFLPA Military Academy Player of the Year. ^[13]

While at the Academy, Rembert served as the commander of his Basic Cadet Training squadron and later as a group training officer, supervising over 100 cadets. He balanced these leadership roles while managing a full course load and football responsibilities.

On April 18, 2011, Rembert was part of the Air Force football team honored at the White House after winning the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. During the ceremony, he presented President Barack Obama with a Falcons jersey bearing his number (23). President Obama praised Rembert’s leadership, work ethic, and dedication to both athletics and military service. ^{[14] [15] [16]}

Rembert majored in Systems Engineering Management at the Air Force Academy. He took summer courses and accelerated coursework in order to prepare for a post-graduation role in acquisitions within the Air Force. ^[17]

• Air Force’s all-time leader in kickoff return yardage (1,388 yards)

• First Air Force All-American in nearly 20 years

• Recognized for both athletic excellence and military leadership
• He has a wife and 3 children

The Top Ranked Mountain West Football Players of All-Time Rembert lone Falcon named first-team all-MWC – Air Force Academy Athletics Rembert named to AFCA All-American squad | News | gazette.com Air Force DB an All-American – The Denver Post Photo: President Obama receives a jersey from the Air Force Academy football team in Washington – WAP20110418303 – UPI.com The 2011 Commander-in-Chief Trophy Presentation | The White House

Long road for ex-Air Force CB Rembert – ESPN – Chicago Bears Blog- ESPN