Mike Reed (American football coach) facts for kids
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| Current position | |
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| Title | Assistant head coach, special teams coordinator, cornerbacks coach |
| Team | Clemson |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | August 16, 1972 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1991–1994 | Boston College |
| 1995–1997 | Carolina Panthers |
| 1998–1999 | Frankfurt Galaxy |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2000 | Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (DB) |
| 2000–2001 | Richmond (WR/TE/DB) |
| 2002–2006 | Philadelphia Eagles (ST/DB) |
| 2007–2012 | NC State (DB) |
| 2013–2021 | Clemson (DB) |
| 2022–2023 | Clemson (ST/CB) |
| 2024–present | Clemson (AHC/ST/CB) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
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Michael Jerome Reed, born on August 16, 1972, is a well-known American football coach. He also used to be a player. Currently, he works at Clemson University as an assistant head coach. He also helps with special teams and coaches the cornerbacks. Before joining Clemson, he was an assistant coach at other universities like North Carolina State University and the University of Richmond. He also coached for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes.
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Mike Reed's Playing Days
College Football Career
Reed played college football at Boston College for four seasons. He was a talented player during his time there.
Joining the NFL
In 1995, Reed was chosen in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL draft. He was the very last player picked by the new Carolina Panthers team. This made him known as "Mr. Irrelevant" for that year's draft.
Playing Professionally
Reed played in three games for the Carolina Panthers. He made two tackles during his time with the team. He also played for two seasons in NFL Europe with the Frankfurt Galaxy.
Mike Reed's Coaching Journey
After his playing career, Mike Reed decided to become a coach. He has coached for several teams and universities.
Starting in Germany
In 2000, Reed began his coaching career. He worked as a defensive backs coach for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes in Germany.
Coaching at Richmond
Later in 2000, Reed joined the University of Richmond. He coached wide receivers, tight ends, and defensive backs there.
Time with the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2002, Reed moved to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was hired as their defensive backs and special teams coach. He worked under head coach Andy Reid during this period.
Coaching at NC State
Reed joined North Carolina State University in 2007. There, he served as their defensive backs coach.
Becoming a Clemson Coach
In 2013, Mike Reed became the defensive backs coach at Clemson University. He worked under head coach Dabo Swinney.
On December 14, 2021, Reed received a promotion at Clemson. He became the special teams coordinator and continued to coach the cornerbacks. Since 2024, he has also been an assistant head coach.
