Ed Reed
American football player
1978 –
Who is Ed Reed?
Edward Earl Reed, Jr. is an American football free safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Miami, where he was a two-time All-American. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft and played eleven seasons for the Ravens before signing with the Texans in 2013.
In his career, Reed has been selected to nine Pro Bowls, was the 2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winner, and has the NFL record for the two longest interception returns. He also holds the all-time NFL record for interception return yards, currently at 1,506, and postseason interceptions. He is considered one of the greatest safeties in NFL history and is often referred to as a "ball hawk." Since entering the league, Reed has been known for studying film to memorize opposing teams' tendencies, as well as his ability to lure quarterbacks into throwing interceptions.
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- Born
- Sep 11, 1978
St. Rose - Also known as
- Edward Earl Reed, Jr.
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- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Miami
- Lived in
- St. Rose
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on July 23, 2013
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