DJ Reed is a professional football player who currently plays for the New York Jets in the NFL. He has previously been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, and his career stats include five interceptions, one touchdown, and four fumble recoveries. He has also been recognized as the Big-12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
Born on November 11, 1996, Reed spent his childhood in Bakersfield, California. He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighs 188 pounds. Reed’s college football career was at Kansas State before the San Francisco 49ers selected him in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
DJ Reed’s Details
Full name: D.J. Reed Jr.
Date of birth: 11 November 1996
Age: 28 years old (2024)
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 188 lbs (85 kgs)
College: Kansas State University
Draft: 2018
Education
DJ Reed, a gifted American football athlete, attended Independence High School in Bakersfield, California. Throughout his time on the high school football team, he achieved remarkable feats, including six interceptions and five forced fumbles. Additionally, he accumulated a total of 1,150 yards on offense and scored 13 touchdowns.
Not only was DJ Reed a standout football player in school, but he also excelled in basketball and earned MVP honors in both sports. This achievement made him the first person in the school’s history to do so.
After experiencing success in high school, he was inspired to continue pursuing his passion for football. Eventually, he decided to play football at the college level for Fresno State Bulldogs.
College Football & NFL
In 2014, DJ Reed started his college journey at Fresno State. As a true freshman, he decided to redshirt, allowing him to refine and improve his abilities. Following his redshirt year, he played a crucial role on the Bulldogs’ defense and was named a starter for the 2015 season.
Despite his small stature for his role, DJ Reed’s remarkable display on the field quickly earned him acclaim. Throughout his second and third years, he solidified his reputation as one of the top cornerbacks in the nation, accumulating numerous interceptions and defending passes in the process.
During his final year in 2017, he moved to Kansas State to boost his chances of being drafted. Although he only spent one season at K-State, he continued to dazzle scouts with his exceptional physical abilities and impressive ability to handle the ball.
After the 2017 season, DJ Reed was selected for the 2017 All-Big 12 Conference football team and recorded a total of 47 tackles and four interceptions during the season.
In 2018, Reed decided to enter the NFL Draft and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (142nd overall). Two years later, he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks from the 49ers.
At the start of training camp in July 2020, Reed was added to the Active/Non-Football Injury list. However, his hopes of participating with his team were short-lived as he was removed from the list on August 4th, 2020 due to a non-football injury.
Despite facing this challenge in his career, DJ Reed is still highly regarded within the NFL community as a talented and versatile player who has proven his skills in multiple positions.
Reed inked a three-year deal worth $33 million with the New York Jets on March 17, 2022. He made a crucial interception during a 24-9 defeat against the Baltimore Ravens on September 12.
Salary & Net Worth
The New York Jets agreed to a 3-year deal worth $33 million with DJ Reed. This includes a signing bonus of $9,465,000, $10,500,000 in guaranteed money, and an average yearly salary of $11,000,000. In 2024, Reed’s base salary will be $10,500,000. His cap hit will be $15,636,165 and his dead cap value will be $9,315,000.
