Jordan Reed Explained

Jordan Reed
Number:86, 81
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:July 3, 1990
Birth Place:New Britain, Connecticut, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:242
College:Florida (2009-2012)
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:3
Draftpick:85
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:355
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:3,602
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:28
Pfr:R/ReedJo02

Jordan Reed (born July 3, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. With the Redskins, he was considered to be among the best at his position before multiple injuries led to him being released. He played his final season for the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 before retiring due to concussion-related health issues.

Early life

Reed was born in New Britain, Connecticut,[1] but attended New London High School. As a junior, he completed 122 of 222 passes for 1,706 yards and 38 touchdowns. He threw only two interceptions, and also rushed for 370 yards and eight touchdowns. He led New London to an undefeated regular season in 2007, and was a finalist for the 2008 Joe Montana High School Quarterback of the Year. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the 10th best dual-threat quarterback in the nation.[2] Reed committed to Florida over offers from Boston College, Connecticut, Duke, Iowa, Oregon, and Tennessee.

College career

Reed accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer and coach Will Muschamp's Florida Gators football teams from 2009 to 2012. Originally recruited as a quarterback, he did not appear in any games and was redshirted as a true freshman in 2009. After the 2009 season, he shifted to the tight end position. Reed finished his college career with 78 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns. He decided to forgo his final season of college eligibility, and enter the NFL Draft after the 2012 season.[3]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

2013 season

Reed was selected in the third round, 85th overall pick, by the Washington Redskins in the 2013 NFL draft.[4] On May 24, 2013, he officially signed a four-year rookie contract with the team.[5]

On September 15, 2013, Reed recorded his first career touchdown against the Green Bay Packers.[6] This touchdown made him the first Redskins rookie to score a touchdown in the first two games of his career since retired tight end Chris Cooley in 2004.[7] On October 20, 2013, Reed recorded a career-high nine receptions for a career-high 134 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Bears, setting a new Redskins franchise record for receiving yards by a rookie tight end, as well as recording his first 100-plus yard game.[8] On November 11, 2013, Reed was pulled out of the game early after suffering a concussion in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[9] After missing four consecutive games due to headaches after the concussion, he was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2013.[10] [11] Despite playing only nine games, with four starts, in his first season, Reed was named to Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America all-rookie team.[12]

2014 season

On September 7, 2014, Reed exited the season opener against the Houston Texans with a hamstring injury.[13] Reed was sidelined for four more games until Week 6.[14] On October 12, 2014, Reed caught eight passes for 92 yards against the Arizona Cardinals.[15] On November 16, 2014, Reed suffered another hamstring injury during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[16] The injury sat Reed out for Week 12 game against the San Francisco 49ers.[17] On November 30, 2014, Reed caught nine passes for a 123 yards against the Indianapolis Colts, for his second 100-plus game of his career.[18]

2015 season

On September 13, 2015, Reed caught seven passes for 63 yards and his first touchdown of the season against the Miami Dolphins, a four-yarder.[19] On October 25, 2015, Reed caught a career-high 11 passes for 72 yards and a career-high two touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[20] The touchdowns were from 3 and 6 yards out, respectively.[21] [22] On November 15, 2015, Reed caught two more touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints, a 16-yard reception and an 8-yard reception.[23] On November 29, 2015, Reed caught 8 passes for 98 yards against the New York Giants.[24] On December 13, 2015, Reed caught 9 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Bears for his 3rd 100-plus yard game of his career.[25] On December 20, 2015, Reed caught 7 passes for 84 yards against the Buffalo Bills.[26] Reed caught two touchdowns for the 3rd time this season, one from 3 yards out, and the other from 18 yards out.[27] On December 26, 2015, Reed recorded 129 yards off of nine receptions and two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles to win the NFC East.[28] In his first playoff game, Reed recorded nine passes for 120 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers.[29] He was ranked 77th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.[30]

2016 season

On May 5, 2016, Reed signed a five-year contract extension, worth $50 million, including $22 million guaranteed.[31] On October 2, 2016, Reed caught nine passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns against the Cleveland Browns.[32] Reed scored two touchdowns in a single game for the 5th time in his career. Reed became the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 200 career receptions.[33] On October 13, 2016, Reed was diagnosed with a concussion and was sidelined for two games until Week 8.[34] [35] On October 30, 2016, Reed caught nine passes for 99 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, his 17th touchdown of his career.[36] On November 20, 2016, Reed caught five passes for 79 yards against the Green Bay Packers.[37] Reed's 231 career receptions passed Rod Gardner (227) for 15th on the Redskins' all-time receptions list.[38] On November 24, 2016, Reed caught a season-high ten passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys.[39] Reed recorded a 5-yard touchdown and an 8-yard touchdown, scoring his fourth and fifth touchdown of the season (18th and 19th career).[40] During the game, Reed suffered a Grade 3 AC joint separation in his left shoulder, keeping him out of the Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.[41] On December 20, 2016, in a game against the Carolina Panthers (in which Washington lost to Carolina), Reed was ejected after punching Panthers safety Kurt Coleman in the helmet; the subsequent penalty pushed Washington out of the red zone and forced them to make a field goal instead. On December 20, 2016, Reed was named to the 2017 Pro Bowl roster, which was his first career Pro Bowl nomination.[42] He was also ranked 65th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[43]

2017 season

Missing the majority of the 2017 season while dealing with a hamstring injury, Reed was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2017.[44] He finished the season with 27 receptions, 211 yards, and two touchdowns over six games.[45]

2018 season

In 2018, Reed had 54 catches for 558 yards and two touchdowns.[46] He suffered a toe injury in Week 14, missing the next two games before being placed on injured reserve on December 27, 2018.[47]

2019 season

Reed suffered a concussion, the seventh of his career, during a third preseason game after a hit delivered by Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal.[48] After missing the first five games of the regular season, Reed was placed on injured reserve.[49] [50] In February 2020, it was reported that he was still in the league's concussion protocol.[51] He was released by the team shortly after.[52]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 9, 2020, Reed signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[53]

In Week 2 against the New York Jets, Reed caught seven passes for 50 yards and his first two touchdowns as a 49er during the 31–13 victory.[54] He was placed on injured reserve on October 3, 2020 with a sprained MCL.[55] He was activated on November 5.[56]

Reed announced his retirement on April 20, 2021, citing health issues from the multiple concussions that he sustained during his career.[57]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGPReceivingFumbles
Rec Tgts Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
WAS9 45 59 499 11.1 38 3 0 0
WAS11 50 65 465 9.3 30 0 1 1
WAS14 87 114 952 10.9 32 11 3 2
WAS12 66 89 686 10.4 33 6 1 1
WAS6 27 35 211 7.8 20 2 1 0
WAS13 54 84 558 10.3 34 2 1 1
WAS0 Did not play due to injury
SF10 26 46 231 8.9 26 4 0 0
Career 75 355 492 3,602 10.2 38 28 7 5

Postseason

YearTeamGPReceivingFumbles
Rec Tgts Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
WAS1 9 17 120 13.3 24 1 0 0
Career 1 9 17 120 13.3 24 1 0 0

Personal life

Reed is the younger brother of former wide receiver David Reed, who was drafted in the fifth round of 2010 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.[58]

Reed says cannabis helped him deal with pain during his football career,[59] and that he is pursuing business opportunities in the cannabis industry following his retirement from football.[60] He further explained his decision in a USA Today op-ed, stating: "I want to broker change in how cannabis is perceived, how it's prescribed, how it's researched, how it's accessed, and how it can bring about lasting change for Americans from all walks of life".[61]

On Season 7 of Below Deck: Mediterranean, Jordan lost a chain while out jet-skiing off the coast of Malta. His friend suggested the chain was worth more than a standard house. After asking for it to be searched for, the crew of the yacht advised that it would not be possible.[62]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: November 1, 2013 . Jordan Reed, Product of New Britain, Making Impact in the NFL . New Britain City Journal.
  2. Web site: JORDAN REED . June 19, 2021 . rivals.com.
  3. Web site: DiRocco . Michael . January 4, 2013 . UF's Jordan Reed to enter draft . June 19, 2021 . ESPN.
  4. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . April 26, 2013 . Reed Had 'No Idea' Redskins Were Interested . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130601184948/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Reed-Had-No-Idea-Redskins-Were-Interested/46a54416-b1df-4598-983a-11d665d89ce4 . June 1, 2013 . May 25, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  5. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . May 25, 2013 . Redskins Sign Tight End Jordan Reed . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607090436/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Tight-End-Jordan-Reed/35a453ee-d813-4c88-8304-c268cc7d1bd9 . June 7, 2013 . May 25, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  6. Web site: Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III finds tight end Jordan Reed for the touchdown . October 30, 2016 . NFL.com.
  7. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . September 18, 2013 . Reed's Score Fastest By Rookie Since Cooley . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130922044228/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Reeds-Score-Fastest-By-Rookie-Since-Cooley/a11654d9-4433-4427-9780-be9289974d9d . September 22, 2013 . October 6, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  8. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . October 23, 2013 . Reed's Record Performance Shocks No One . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131112033449/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Reeds-Record-Performance-Shocks-No-One/7e19787d-2bd4-4166-8af7-df06ae67f191 . November 12, 2013 . November 11, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  9. Web site: With Hankerson hurt, Redskins want Morgan back . October 30, 2016 . Washington Post.
  10. News: Hamilton . Tracee . December 16, 2013 . Jordan Reed is the player the Washington Redskins should shut down for season . WashingtonPost.com . December 19, 2013.
  11. Web site: Hanzus . Dan . December 19, 2013 . Redskins' Jordan Reed (concussion) out for season . December 19, 2013 . NFL.com.
  12. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . January 14, 2014 . Jordan Reed On PFWA's All-Rookie Team . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140117015936/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jordan-Reed-On-PFWAs-All-Rookie-Team/5037abb0-8edc-45cd-8291-a6628d7590ee . January 17, 2014 . January 14, 2014 . Redskins.com.
  13. News: Boyer . Zac . September 7, 2014 . Jordan Reed, Barry Cofield leave Redskins' season opener with injuries . The Washington Times . October 30, 2016.
  14. Web site: Jones . Mike . October 8, 2014 . After four weeks on sideline, Jordan Reed 'shooting for Sunday' . October 30, 2016 . Washington Post.
  15. Web site: Overton . Will . October 13, 2014 . Waiver Worthy: Week 6 Fallout: Jordan Reed Returns, Jace Amaro Emerges and More Rotoprofessor . October 30, 2016 . rotoprofessor.com.
  16. News: Hurcomb . Michael . November 16, 2014 . Redskins TE Jordan Reed dealing with another hamstring injury . CBSSports.com . October 30, 2016.
  17. Web site: Fucillo . David . November 23, 2014 . Vance McDonald inactive for Sunday . October 30, 2016 . Niners Nation.
  18. Web site: December 1, 2014 . McCoy's three touchdowns not enough; Colts beat Skins 49-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031151256/http://wavy.com/2014/11/30/mccoys-three-touchdowns-not-enough-colts-beat-skins-49-27/ . October 31, 2016 . October 30, 2016 . WAVY-TV.
  19. News: Czarda . Stephen . September 13, 2015 . Jordan Reed Scores Touchdown In Opener . dead . October 30, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085631/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jordan-Reed-Scores-Touchdown-In-Opener/46891e8b-61f9-411d-99cc-fc5b3a7a2e0f . October 31, 2016.
  20. News: Czarda . Stephen . October 25, 2015 . Jordan Reed Makes The Difference In Victory . dead . October 30, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085537/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jordan-Reed-Makes-The-Difference-In-Victory/e6acad6a-278e-4240-9aec-0f41d817b2a7 . October 31, 2016.
  21. Web site: Redskins Kirk Cousins hits Jordan Reed for a 3-yards touchdown . October 30, 2016 . NFL.com.
  22. Web site: Redskins Kirk Cousins hits Jordan Reed for a 6-yard touchdown . October 30, 2016 . NFL.com.
  23. Web site: Redskins Kirk Cousins find Jordan Reed for 8-yard TD . October 30, 2016 . NFL.com.
  24. News: Pantorno . Joe . Post-Week 12 Fantasy Advice for Jackson, Reed and Garcon . Bleacher Report . October 30, 2016.
  25. Web site: Tesfatsion . Master . December 13, 2015 . On a rainy day in Chicago, Redskins' Jordan Reed shines . October 30, 2016 . Washington Post.
  26. News: Czarda . Stephen . December 20, 2015 . Jordan Reed Continues Hot Streak In Victory . dead . October 30, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170207120221/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jordan-Reed-Continues-Hot-Streak-In-Victory/ee720441-b21e-489a-9db4-a61f03ef846f . February 7, 2017.
  27. News: WATCH: Cousins Finds Reed Again For 18-Yard TD . October 30, 2016.
  28. News: Kring-Schreifels . Jake . December 26, 2015 . Jordan Reed Sets More Records, Propels Redskins To Division Championship . dead . October 30, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031150458/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jordan-Reed-Sets-More-Records-Propels-Redskins-To-Division-Championship/88aab634-cfab-4085-8be2-2c8a62b010f4 . October 31, 2016.
  29. News: Czarda . Stephen . January 10, 2016 . Jordan Reed's Dominance Carries Over To Playoffs . dead . October 30, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160113224116/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jordan-Reeds-Dominance-Carries-Over-To-Playoffs/e6bb1d70-ed4c-4fe5-82e6-a923cb8f8689 . January 13, 2016.
  30. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2016/0ap3000000663543/Top-100-Players-of-2016-No-77-Jordan-Reed NFL Top 100 Players of 2016 - No. 77 Jordan Reed
  31. Web site: TE Reed signs $50M extension with Redskins . May 5, 2016 . ESPN.com.
  32. News: Harmon . Matt . October 2, 2016 . Jimmy Graham and Jordan Reed re-establish in Week 4 . NFL.com . October 30, 2016.
  33. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . Fastest Tight End To 200 Receptions, Jordan Reed Has Big Day Vs. Browns . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161022220614/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Fastest-Tight-End-To-200-Receptions-Jordan-Reed-Has-Big-Day-Vs-Browns/89d918f5-1cdb-4e1c-9cf1-e15e6453e780 . October 22, 2016 . October 2, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  34. News: Ortega . Mark . October 13, 2016 . Injuries: Jordan Reed (concussion) sits out practice . NFL.com . October 30, 2016.
  35. Web site: Marcum . Jason . October 30, 2016 . Jordan Reed injury update . October 30, 2016 . SBNation.com.
  36. News: Redskins' Jordan Reed: Scores touchdown in tie . CBSSports.com . October 30, 2016.
  37. Web site: Lewis Jr. . Lake . November 21, 2016 . Instant analysis of Redskins 42-24 win over struggling Packers . December 17, 2016 . Redskins Wire.
  38. News: Redskins-Packers Monday Stats Pack . December 17, 2016 . December 20, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220224011/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Packers-Monday-Stats-Pack/154568e6-f079-4ce8-83f0-e1b4c393595a . dead .
  39. News: Kring-Schreifels . Jake . November 24, 2016 . After Injuring Shoulder, Jordan Reed Returns With Major Second Half . December 17, 2016.
  40. Web site: Jordan Reed Career Touchdown Log . December 17, 2016 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  41. Web site: Clarke . Liz . November 25, 2016 . Jordan Reed could miss time with Grade 3 AC joint separation in left shoulder . December 17, 2016 . Washington Post.
  42. Web site: December 20, 2016 . NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl rosters . December 21, 2016 . NFL.com.
  43. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2017/0ap3000000809094/Top-100-Players-of-2017-No-65-Jordan-Reed NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 - No. 65 Jordan Reed
  44. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . December 12, 2017 . Redskins Place Three On Injured Reserve, Sign Three To Active Roster . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180104202627/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Place-Three-On-Injured-Reserve-Sign-Three-To-Active-Roster/530f7415-c0f8-43e6-a98c-071a84d015ca . January 4, 2018 . December 12, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  45. Web site: Jordan Reed 2017 Game Log . September 22, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  46. Web site: Jordan Reed 2018 Game Log . September 22, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  47. Web site: December 27, 2018 . Redskins Sign Marcus Smith And Alex Carter, Place Colt McCoy And Jordan Reed On Injured Reserve . September 22, 2020 . Redskins.com.
  48. Web site: Cadeaux . Ethan . August 23, 2019 . 'Just plain dirty': Trevor Matich blasts Keanu Neal after hit on Jordan Reed . October 12, 2019 . NBCSports.com.
  49. Web site: Keim . John . October 12, 2019 . Redskins place TE Jordan Reed on injured reserve . October 12, 2019 . ESPN.com.
  50. Web site: Smith . Michael David . October 12, 2019 . Jordan Reed heads to injured reserve . September 22, 2020 . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  51. Web site: Keim . John . February 17, 2020 . Redskins TE Jordan Reed still in concussion protocol, almost 6 months after hit . February 17, 2020 . ESPN.com.
  52. Web site: Stackpole . Kyle . February 20, 2020 . Redskins Release TE Jordan Reed After Seven Seasons . February 20, 2020 . Redskins.com.
  53. Web site: August 9, 2020 . 49ers Sign TE Jordan Reed . August 9, 2020 . 49ers.com.
  54. Web site: San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets - September 20th, 2020 . September 22, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  55. Web site: Wagoner . Nick . 3 October 2020 . 49ers WR Samuel activated; Ford, Reed put on IR . 11 October 2020 . ESPN.com.
  56. News: November 5, 2020 . 49ers Announce Roster Moves . 49ers.com . December 6, 2020.
  57. News: Keim . John . April 20, 2021 . Jordan Reed retiring from NFL due to issues from concussions . ESPN . June 19, 2021.
  58. Web site: Carter . Scott . October 20, 2010 . Brotherly Support Continues To Propel Jordan Reed To New Heights . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924050056/http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=18989 . September 24, 2015 . September 15, 2013 . GatorZone.com.
  59. News: Jones . Mike . April 20, 2021 . Jordan Reed, former Pro Bowl tight end, retiring from NFL due to concussion-related issues . USA Today . June 19, 2021.
  60. News: Paras . Matthew . ‘A booming industry’: Jordan Reed’s eager jump into cannabis . December 29, 2022 . The Washington Times . December 21, 2021.
  61. News: Reed . Jordan . June 17, 2021 . Jordan Reed: Why I entered the medical marijuana industry after retiring from the NFL . USA Today . June 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210623045628/https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/opinion/2021/06/17/why-medical-marijuana-may-godsend-nfl-players-jordan-reed/5293898001/ . June 23, 2021.
  62. Web site: Zukin . Meg . 2022-11-14 . Below Deck Mediterranean Season-Finale Recap: Docking for the Season . 2023-01-19 . Vulture . en-us.

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