Jerrick Jamal Reed II (born August 7, 2000) is an American professional

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safety for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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for the Northwest Mississippi Rangers and New Mexico Lobos.

Early years

Reed was born on August 7, 2000. He grew up in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and attended

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. As a

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, he totaled 99 tackles with seven interceptions, being named first-team all-state by the '' Clarion-Ledger''. Reed was not highly recruited due to his height and received no Division I

offers, eventually choosing to play at Northwest Mississippi Community College.

College career

Reed played only one season for Northwest Mississippi, posting 71 tackles, three

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, two interceptions and a sack. Afterwards, he transferred to New Mexico. In his first season there, he started 10 games and tallied 51 tackles, fifth-best on the team, and one interception, as well as 3.0 tackles-for-loss and a pass breakup. The following year, Reed made a career-high four interceptions in just seven games, only five of which he started. He additionally made seven pass breakups, being named first-team all-conference at the end of the season. Reed led the team with 89 tackles while starting all 12 games in 2021, additionally tying for the lead in pass breakups with seven. He was an honorable mention all-conference choice. In 2022, he made a 94 tackles in 12 games and was named New Mexico's team MVP.

Professional career

Reed was selected by the

in the sixth round (198th overall) of the

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. He was the first New Mexico player to be selected in the draft since

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. Reed entered his rookie season as a backup safety and special teamer. He suffered a

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in Week 11 and was placed on

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on November 23, 2023. He was named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team. On July 18, 2024, Reed was placed on the active/ physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and was placed on reserves to begin the season.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bioNew Mexico Lobos bioNorthwest Mississippi Rangers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Reed, Jerrick, II 2000 births Living people People from Olive Branch, Mississippi Sportspeople from the Memphis metropolitan area Players of American football from Mississippi American football safeties Northwest Mississippi Rangers football players New Mexico Lobos football players Seattle Seahawks players