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Ed Reed
Baltimore Ravens
Career information
College:University of Miami
NFL draft:2002 / round: 1 / pick: 24
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2008
Tackles:388
Sacks:4.0
INTs:39
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Edward Earl Reed Jr.[1] (born September 11, 1978 in St. Rose, Louisiana) is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens in the American Football Conference of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.

In his career, Reed has been selected to five Pro Bowls (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008) and was the 2004 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and holds the NFL record for longest interception return (107 yards in 2008). He is considered one of the most dominant safeties currently playing in the NFL and is often referred to as a "playmaker."[2][3][4][5] Since entering the league, Reed has been known to study film to memorize opposing teams's tendencies.[6][7] Reed's habit of baiting quarterbacks into throwing interceptions has also earned him recognition throughout the league.[8] Ed Reed is often referred to as "The Human Ball Magnet".

High school career

Reed attended Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana. He was an All-State, and All-Parish selection at defensive back and as a kick returner and also New Orleans Times-Picayune District Most Valuable Defensive Player. He totaled 83 tackles, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles and 12 passes defended his senior year whilest also seeing action at running back and quarterback. He also returned three punts for touchdowns. Reed also lettered in basketball, baseball, and track & field. He was an All-District pitcher in baseball, and State Champion in the javelin.

College career

Ed Reed attended the University of Miami where he was a standout defensive player. Reed was the leader of the University of Miami team that won the 2001 National Championship.[9]

At the University of Miami, Reed was a two time consensus All-American selection in 2000 and 2001. In 2001, he led the nation with 9 picks for 209 yards (a school record) and 3 touchdowns. Reed helped seal a memorable win over Boston College in 2001 when he grabbed the ball out of teammate Matt Walters' hands, who had just intercepted it, and raced 80 yards for a touchdown.[10] Reed earned the league's Co-Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2001 and was named National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News. He was one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award and was one of 12 semifinalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.

Reed set several records during his time at Miami. He holds the record for career interceptions with 21, career interception return yards with 389 and interceptions returned for touchdowns with 5.[11][12] He also blocked four punts during his four year career. Reed also participated on the track and field team during his years at Miami and was a Big East Champion in the javelin.[13]

He graduated in 2001 with a degree in liberal arts.[9]

Reed and an Indianapolis Colt, Reggie Wayne, are former roommates throughout college at the University of Miami.[14]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

After college, Reed was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (24th overall pick) of the 2002 NFL Draft. Reed has enjoyed a very successful professional career so far and has become one of the Ravens' most popular players. In his rookie season, Reed started in all 16 games and finished the campaign with 85 tackles and five interceptions. The following year he finished the season with 71 tackles and seven interceptions. He was also voted to his first Pro Bowl. In 2004, Reed was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press a season where, in addition to his record return, he also set the NFL mark for most interception return yardage (358) on 9 interceptions. Furthermore, in 2004, Reed became the only player in Pro Bowl history to block a punt and return it for a touchdown. In 2005, Reed only played in ten games due to an ankle injury. He finished the campaign with 37 tackles and one interception. In 2006, Reed made 60 tackles and five interceptions and was voted to his third Pro Bowl. In 2007, he made 39 tackles and seven interceptions. In the 2007 Pro Bowl he recorded two interceptions, tying the record with six others.

Reed has continued his strong special teams[15] play in 2002 with 4 blocked punts so far, returning 3 for touchdowns, tying an NFL record. In 2 postseason games, Reed has recorded 1 tackle, 3 interceptions and 5 pass deflections. He is also the first person in NFL history to return an interception, punt, blocked punt, and fumble for a touchdown.[citation needed]

Reed currently holds the Ravens franchise record for career interceptions with 41.[16] He also holds the franchise record for interception-return yards in a single game with 150.[16] During a game against the Eagles on November 23rd, 2008, Reed returned an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles for 107 yards.[17][16] This set an NFL record, breaking his own record of 106 yards.[16][18] The ball he intercepted and the jersey he wore during the play are now in the Hall of Fame. [16][19]

Ed Reed has scored a total of 11 touchdowns in his career. He scored on 3 blocked punts, 1 punt return, 2 fumble returns and 5 interception returns.

References

  1. ^ "Reed on Pro-Football-Reference". rbref.com. Retrieved 2007-12-20.
  2. ^ Wilson, Aaron (2006-07-31). "Top free safety in the game". Scout.com. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  3. ^ Sando, Mike (2007-10-07). "Five to fear: Manning, Brady, Moss, Smith, Gates". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  4. ^ Chadiha, Jeffri (2005-08-30). "Top 10 players at the NFL's hottest defensive position". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  5. ^ Borges, Ron. "Belichick: Reed's a keeper". Boston Herald website. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  6. ^ "Reed Is Determined To Outsmart Rivals". Washington Post website. 2006-08-01. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  7. ^ Hensley, Jamison (2005-07-06). "Spotlight on defensive backs". USA Today website. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  8. ^ Prisco, Pete (2005-09-04). "Secondary deceivers: Reed, Bailey best at sucking in QBs". Sportsline.com. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  9. ^ a b "Baltimore Ravens » Players » Ed Reed". Baltimore Ravens Official website. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  10. ^ Platania, Joe (2007-09-27). "Ed Reed: The Ravens' Bird of Prey". Pressboxonline.com. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  11. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  12. ^ Kim, Steve (2006-08-22). "Miami All-2000s Team: Defense". Miami.scout.com. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  13. ^ "South Florida Sports Paradise: Happy Birthday Ed Reed". Miamisouthpaw.blogspot.com. 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
  14. ^ http://archive.profootballweekly.com/content/archives2001/draft_2001/combine_qanda_reed.asp
  15. ^ "Teams Talk: Returners". San Francisco 49ers Official website. 2007*10-06. Retrieved 2008-11-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ a b c d e "Ed Reed: A rare safety, and Baltimore' gamebreaker". International Herald Tribune website. Associated Press. November 26, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  17. ^ The return yardage was originally recorded at 108 yards, but the Elias Sports Bureau formally changed it to 107 yards.
  18. ^ "Reed rumbles 108 yards for NFL record". Pro Football Hall of Fame website. November 24, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2008.
  19. ^ "Jersey and football from Ed Reed's record interception return". Pro Football Hall of Fame website. November 26, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2008.

ed reed is the best football player in the nfl

Awards and achievements
Preceded by NFL Defensive Player of the Year
2004 		Succeeded by

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