J. R. Reed (son of Jake Reed) was projected as a 4th rounder (+Video)

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J.R. REED GEORGIA S

Prospect Info
COLLEGE
Georgia

HOMETOWN
Frisco, TX

CLASS
r-Senior

HEIGHT
6' 1"

WEIGHT
202 lbs

ARMS
32 1/2"

HANDS
9 7/8"

Prospect Grade
5.99

Combine Results
u-unofficial

40 Yard Dash
4.54

Bench Press
15

Vertical Jump
34

Broad Jump
130

3 Cone Drill
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20 Yd Shuttle
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60 Yd Shuttle
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Player Bio
Despite being the son of former NFL receiver Jake Reed and the nephew of long-time pro defensive back Dale Carter, major programs avoided J.R. after he was injured in his final high school game. Reed agreed to sign with Tulsa while grayshirting to push off his enrollment until the following January. He played in 14 games as a reserve for the Golden Hurricane (five tackles) before transferring to Athens. After sitting out a season, Reed earned the Bulldogs' Top Newcomer Award by starting all 15 games (79 tackles, five for loss, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, five pass breakups). He started all 14 games as a junior (66 tackles, two for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups), deciding to stay in school instead of heading to the NFL. Reed grabbed first-team Associated Press All-American and first-team All-SEC honors in 2019. He was also named a Jim Thorpe Award finalist (54 tackles, two for loss, one interception, seven pass breakups in 13 starts). Reed's cousin, Nigel Warrior, was a senior all-conference safety for Tennessee in 2019.

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst

Draft Projection
Round 4

NFL Comparison
Xavier Woods

Overview
Productive, football-savvy prospect with unremarkable traits and explosiveness, but an elevated football IQ to make up for it. He needs to prove he can hit the baseline speed and athleticism numbers as a split-safety who can drop into the box or cover tight ends despite his slender frame. His instinctive brand of football allows him to play chess against quarterbacks, but he could struggle if the offensive scheme is able to isolate him against a vertical target. The size, length and speed won't impress and he's not a rangy player, but toughness and smarts could push him beyond the measurables.

Strengths
Comes from NFL bloodlines
Production has spanned across multiple columns
Covers big slots and tight ends
Football smart with wheels turning during the play
Plays with veteran's instincts and anticipation
Looks for pathway to the passing lane when driving on the ball
Runs through targets, attempting to jar catch loose
Hard swipe/punch to fluster the catch point
Toughness level to get after plays inside the box
Rolls downhill with gather-and-balance mechanism to tackle
Doesn't rush as a tackler and looks to center his strike

Weaknesses
Below average safety frame with narrow hips and short arms
Lacks explosive athleticism
Gives ground to route breaks/turns in man-to-man coverage
One speed closer on the ball
Clunky weaving and changing direction from backpedal
Must stay ahead of the play due to lack of recovery talent
Late release targets sneak away from his sight
Below average sideline-to-sideline play speed in run support
Needs more size and strength as down safety

Sources Tell Us
"He does more with less because he's a smart player and he's well-coached." -- Area scout for NFC team







Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/19/2021 07:40PM by Rams Junkie.