James Reed (American football)

James Reed (born February 3, 1977) is a former American football defensive tackle that played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Iowa State.

James Reed
No. 93, 92, 60
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1977-02-03) February 3, 1977 (age 47)
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:Saginaw
College:Iowa State
NFL draft:2001 / Round: 7 / Pick: 206
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:230
Sacks:7.0
Pass deflections:4
Player stats at PFR

Reed has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints.

High School Career

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James Reed went to Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan. He played offensive tackle his junior year, and started at Middle Linebacker his senior year. James Reed played on some outstanding high school football teams at Saginaw High School. His junior year was the first winning record for the trojans in 5 years. James also helped the Trojans win the school’s first Saginaw Valley League title in 1996, since 1951. Reed, a 6-foot, 240-pound linebacker for the Trojans, received All-Area and All-State honors his senior year in 1996 after recording 117 tackles, 10 sacks and two interceptions.

Reed was inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall Of Fame in 2014.

College career

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Reed attended Iowa State University, and was a three-year starter and a three-time All-Big 12 conference selection. He helped get the Cyclones their first bowl win ever.

Professional career

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Kansas City Chiefs

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On April 17, 2007, Reed was re-signed to the Chiefs with a three-year contract.[2]He only played out one year of the contract after the Chiefs released him on February 27, 2008.

New Orleans Saints

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On August 4, 2008, Reed was signed by the New Orleans Saints. Reed was placed on the injured reserve after he tore his Achilles tendon in training camp.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
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Regular season

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YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001NYJ1624532131.02000010100
2002NYJ160241770.02000010000
2003NYJ1603723141.010000001160
2004NYJ160191362.03000000000
2005NYJ16156544212.070000002331
2006KAN1515373071.03000020000
2007KAN403300.01000000000
9932230162687.0190000404491

Playoffs

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YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001NYJ101100.00000000000
2002NYJ200000.00000000000
2004NYJ201010.00000000000
2006KAN116510.01000000000
618620.01000000000

References

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  1. ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  2. ^ Pasquarelli, Len. Reed returns to Chiefs' defense ESPN.com, 17 April 2007.
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