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| Born: | September 11, 1978 St. Rose, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Destrehan (Destrehan, Louisiana) | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | Miami (FL) (1997–2001) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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Edward Earl Reed Jr. (born September 11, 1978) is a famous American former football player. He was a safety in the National Football League (NFL), mostly playing for the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, where his team won a national championship in 2001. He was chosen by the Ravens in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played 11 seasons with them before joining the Houston Texans and New York Jets in 2013.
During his time as a player, Reed was picked for nine Pro Bowls. He won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004 and helped the Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII. He holds NFL records for the longest interception returns (106 yards in 2004 and 107 yards in 2008). He also has the most interception return yards in NFL history, with 1,590. When he retired, his 64 regular season interceptions ranked him 6th all-time. Many people think Ed Reed is one of the best safeties ever. He was known for studying game videos to predict what other teams would do. Reed was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
After his playing career, Reed worked as an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in 2016. In 2020, he joined the University of Miami, his old college, as a special advisor for their football team.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Ed Reed was born in St. Rose, Louisiana, on September 11, 1978. He went to Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana. In high school, he was an amazing football player, chosen for the all-state team as a defensive back and kick returner. He was even named the best defensive player in his district.
In his senior year, Reed had 83 tackles, seven interceptions, and three forced fumbles. He also played as a running back and quarterback sometimes. His high school football team retired his jersey number 20 because he was such a great player. Besides football, Reed also played basketball, baseball, and was a star in track & field.
Track and Field Achievements
Reed was also a very good track athlete at Destrehan High School. He was part of the state champion team for the 4 × 100 meters relay. He set a high school record in the javelin throw with a throw of over 186 feet (56.94 meters). He was also good at the long jump and triple jump.
While in college, Reed joined the Miami Hurricanes track and field team in 2000. He competed in jumping events and javelin. He finished 7th in the triple jump at the 2000 Big East Championships. He also placed 3rd in the javelin throw.
College Football Career
Ed Reed earned a scholarship to attend the University of Miami. He was a star defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes football teams from 1997 to 2001. Reed was a key player on the Hurricanes team that won the National Championship in 2001.
After his first year, where he didn't play much, Reed led his team with two interceptions in 1998. In 2001, he led the entire country with nine interceptions, which was a school record. He even scored three touchdowns from these interceptions. He helped his team win a big game against Boston College by grabbing an intercepted ball from a teammate and running 80 yards for a touchdown! Reed was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2001.
Reed set several records at the University of Miami. He holds the school record for most career interceptions (21) and most interception return yards (389). He also scored five touchdowns from interceptions and blocked four punts.
Reed graduated in 2001 with a degree in liberal arts. He was later inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
College Statistics
| Ed Reed | Defense | ||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | Cmb | TfL | PD | Int | FF |
| 1997 | Miami | 0 | Redshirted | ||||
| 1998 | Miami | 11 | 90 | 2.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | Miami | 12 | 74 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | Miami | 11 | 80 | 0.0 | 23 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | Miami | 11 | 44 | 1.0 | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Totals | 45 | 288 | 7.0 | 52 | 21 | 4 | |
Professional Football Career
The Baltimore Ravens picked Ed Reed in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft. He was the 24th player chosen overall.
Baltimore Ravens (2002–2012)
Reed signed a five-year contract with the Ravens in August 2002. He immediately became the team's starting free safety.
Rookie Season (2002)
Reed played his first NFL game in September 2002. In Week 4, he made his first career interception and blocked a punt, which led to a touchdown for his team. The next week, he had four pass deflections and another interception. He even got his first sack in Week 6. In Week 10, he had two interceptions. Reed played in all 16 games in his first year, making 85 tackles and five interceptions. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
Second Season and First Pro Bowl (2003)
In 2003, Reed continued to be a starting safety. In Week 2, he had two interceptions and scored his first career touchdown by returning an interception 54 yards. He also blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown in Week 6. He was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. He finished the season with 71 tackles, seven interceptions, and three touchdowns. The Ravens made the playoffs that year.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2004)
In 2004, Reed had an amazing season. In Week 9, he returned an interception for a 106-yard touchdown, which was an NFL record at the time! He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Reed was selected for the 2005 Pro Bowl. He had a career-high nine interceptions and two sacks.
Reed was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He also set an NFL record for the most interception return yards in a single season, with 358 yards.
Continued Success (2005–2007)
In 2005, Reed signed a big contract extension with the Ravens. He missed some games due to an ankle injury but still played well. In 2006, he had a safety and scored another touchdown after a teammate handed him the ball following an interception. He was named to the 2007 Pro Bowl. The Ravens had a great season, winning 13 games. In the playoffs, Reed had two interceptions against Peyton Manning.
In 2007, Reed had his first career punt return for a touchdown, running 63 yards untouched. He was again selected for the 2008 Pro Bowl. He finished the season with seven interceptions.
Record-Breaking Interception (2008)
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In 2008, Reed set another NFL record. In Week 12, he returned an interception for an incredible 107-yard touchdown! This broke his own record from 2004. The jersey and cleats he wore during this play are now displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He had nine interceptions that season, tying his career high. He was named to the 2009 Pro Bowl. The Ravens made it to the AFC Championship game but lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
More Pro Bowls and All-Decade Team (2009–2011)
In 2009, Reed scored another touchdown from an interception. He was chosen for the 2010 Pro Bowl and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000s.
In 2010, Reed missed some early games due to hip surgery. But when he returned, he was still a top player. He had eight interceptions in just ten games, leading the league. He was selected for the 2011 Pro Bowl.
In 2011, Reed continued to make history. In Week 1, he had two interceptions, giving him 12 career games with multiple interceptions. This broke the record previously held by Ronnie Lott. He was selected for the 2012 Pro Bowl. The Ravens made it to the AFC Championship game again but lost a close game.
Super Bowl XLVII Champion (2012)
In 2012, Reed started the season with an interception return for a touchdown, making him the NFL's all-time leader in career interception return yards. He was briefly suspended for a hit during a game, but the decision was changed, and he was fined instead. He was selected for the 2013 Pro Bowl.
The Baltimore Ravens had a great season in 2012 and made it to Super Bowl XLVII. On February 3, 2013, Reed played in the Super Bowl and had an interception as the Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34–31. This was his first Super Bowl championship!
Houston Texans (2013)
After winning the Super Bowl, Reed signed with the Houston Texans in March 2013. He had hip surgery before the season, which affected his playing time. He played seven games for the Texans but was released in November 2013.
New York Jets (2013)
Reed then signed with the New York Jets in November 2013, reuniting with his former defensive coordinator, Rex Ryan. He played in seven games for the Jets and had three interceptions, helping the team win some key games.
Retirement
Ed Reed officially announced his retirement from football on May 6, 2015. He signed a special one-day contract to retire as a Baltimore Raven, the team where he spent most of his amazing career.
On February 2, 2019, Ed Reed was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. This is the highest honor for a football player. He was also named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team, which celebrates the best players in NFL history.
NFL Career Statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Punt Returns | Fumbles | Other TD |
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | TD | |||
| 2002 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 85 | 71 | 14 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 59 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | BAL | 16 | 15 | 71 | 59 | 12 | 1.0 | 0 | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 54T | 1 | 9 | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 76 | 62 | 14 | 2.0 | 0 | 9 | 358 | 39.8 | 106T | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | BAL | 10 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 59 | 51 | 8 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 37 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 32 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 94 | 9.4 | 63T | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 41 | 34 | 7 | 1.0 | 0 | 9 | 264 | 29.3 | 107T | 2 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | BAL | 12 | 12 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 52T | 1 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BAL | 10 | 10 | 37 | 30 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 183 | 22.9 | 44 | 0 | 16 !! 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 52 | 44 | 8 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 58 | 49 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 34T | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | 7 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NYJ | 7 | 5 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 25 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career | 174 | 169 | 643 | 531 | 112 | 6.0 | 1 | 64 | 1,590 | 24.8 | 107T | 7 | 113 | 30 | 205 | 6.8 | 63 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Punt Returns | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | TD | ||
| 2003 | BAL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 64 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 38 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 15 | 49 | 43 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 9 | 168 | 18.6 | 64 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Records and Achievements
Ed Reed holds several impressive NFL records:
- Tied for the most playoff interceptions in a career (9).
- The longest interception return in NFL history (107 yards for a touchdown).
- Most interception return yards in a career (1,590 yards).
- Tied for the most blocked punts returned for touchdowns (3).
- He is the only player in NFL history to score touchdowns from an interception, a fumble recovery, a blocked punt, and a punt return.
- Most games with multiple interceptions in a career (12).
He also holds many records for the Baltimore Ravens, including:
- Most career interceptions (61).
- Most career interception return yards (1,541).
- Most career interception return touchdowns (7).
Awards and Honors
NFL Awards
- Super Bowl champion (XLVII)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2004)
- 5 times First-team All-Pro (2004, 2006–2008, 2010)
- 3 times Second-team All-Pro (2003, 2009, 2011)
- 9 times Pro Bowl selection (2003, 2004, 2006–2012)
- 3 times NFL interceptions leader (2004, 2008, 2010)
- Member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- Member of the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Member of the PFWA All-Rookie Team (2002)
- Honored in the Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
College Awards
- BCS national champion (2001)
- Co-Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2001)
- Unanimous All-American (2001)
- Consensus All-American (2000)
Coaching and Administrative Career
In 2016, Reed worked as an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills, helping with the defensive backs. This was his third time working with coach Rex Ryan.
In 2020, he was hired by the University of Miami, his old college, to be the football team's chief of staff. This was an advisory role to the head coach. In 2022, he became a senior football advisor. In late 2022, he was briefly hired as a head coach for a college team, but the agreement didn't work out.
Personal Life
Ed Reed is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Images for kids
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Reed (20), Ray Lewis, and Chris McAlister playing for the Ravens against Chris Henry of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2006
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Reed with the Baltimore Ravens, 2008
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See also
In Spanish: Ed Reed para niños
