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0:53Ryan Wilson's Top 100 Big Board: No. 84 Jaylen Reed
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 76.49 (Reserve/backup)
Pro Comparison: Bryan Cook
Summary
Jaylen Reed is a fluid north-south mover who plays with physicality, both in run support and when coming downhill vs. tight ends and slot receivers. He's always looking to blow the play up with his physical style, and that, coupled with his instincts and athleticism, makes him a great fit for whatever scheme a team chooses to run.
About
- 2024: Second-team All-Big Ten
- 2024: One of two Power 4 safeties with at least three interceptions, two sacks and a forced fumble
Strengths
- Plays with really good instincts in the run game, consistently explodes downhill
- Plays with physicality at the catch point
- Can sift through the trash on screens and get to the ball-carrier in a hurry
Weaknesses
- Can be out of control coming downhill to make the big tackle instead of just wrapping up
- Has to improve his tackling in space
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.49 seconds
- Bench press: 19 reps
- Vertical jump: 33-5 inches
Top Jaylen Reed News
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Texans' Jaylen Reed: Snagged by Houston in sixth round
The Texans selected Reed in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 187th overall.
Reed spent his four-year college career at Penn State and played alongside Jaquan Brisker and Ji'Ayir Brown. Reed started in each of his last two years for the Nittany Lions, and in 2024 he led the team in tackles (98) and interceptions (three) while being named to the Second Team All-Big Ten. He has the speed and competitive urgency to cover a lot of ground in the passing game and thrive in blitz schemes. However, Reed also showed a tendency to miss some crucial tackles due to that speed and angle discipline, which could limit him to backup duties and special teams if he can't cut down on those mistakes at the NFL level.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 212 lbs |
| Birthplace: Detroit, MI |
| Age: 22 |