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Jerrick Jamal Reed II (born August 7, 2000) is an American professional football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwest Mississippi Rangers and New Mexico Lobos. Reed was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Reed was born on August 7, 2000.[1] He grew up in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and attended Olive Branch High School.[2][3] As a senior, he totaled 99 tackles with seven interceptions, being named first-team all-state by the Clarion-Ledger.[4][5] Reed was not highly recruited due to his height and received no Division I college football offers, eventually choosing to play at Northwest Mississippi Community College.[2]
College career
[edit]Reed played only one season for Northwest Mississippi, posting 71 tackles, three pass breakups, two interceptions and a sack.[4] Afterwards, he transferred to New Mexico.[6] In his first season there, he started 10 games and tallied 51 tackles, fifth-best on the team, and one interception, as well as 3.0 tackles-for-loss and a pass breakup.[7] The following year, Reed made a career-high four interceptions in just seven games, only five of which he started.[8] He additionally made seven pass breakups, being named first-team all-conference at the end of the season.[9]
Reed led the team with 89 tackles while starting all 12 games in 2021, additionally tying for the lead in pass breakups with seven.[7] He was an honorable mention all-conference choice.[10] In 2022, he made a 94 tackles in 12 games and was named New Mexico's team MVP.[2]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 9+3⁄4 in (1.77 m) |
196 lb (89 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.46 s | 1.54 s | 2.59 s | 4.31 s | 7.16 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
18 reps | |
| All values from New Mexico's Pro Day[11][12] | ||||||||||||
Seattle Seahawks
[edit]Reed was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[13] He was the first New Mexico player to be selected in the draft since 2018.[8]
Reed entered his rookie season as a backup safety and special teamer. He suffered a torn ACL in Week 11 and was placed on injured reserve on November 23, 2023.[14] He was named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team.[15]
On July 18, 2024, Reed was placed on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and was placed on reserves to begin the season.[16][17] He was activated on October 26.[18]
On August 26, 2025, Reed was waived by the Seahawks as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on September 20.[21] On September 23, Reed was waived by the Seahawks and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[22][23] He was signed to the active roster on November 1.[24][25] Reed was waived on November 4.[26]
Tennessee Titans
[edit]On November 5, 2025, the Tennessee Titans claimed Reed off waivers.[27]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jerrick Reed II". Northwest Mississippi Community College.
- ^ a b c Condotta, Bob (April 29, 2023). "What you need to know about new Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II". The Seattle Times.
- ^ Ortega, Brandon (March 2, 2022). "UNM's Jerrick Reed shares his passion for bowling". KOB.
- ^ a b Counts, Ron (November 15, 2019). "Who has the edge and players to watch as Boise State hosts New Mexico". Idaho Statesman.
- ^ Costabile, Annie (December 23, 2017). "Meet the 2017 Clarion Ledger All-State football team". Clarion-Ledger.
- ^ Kopp, Ron Jr. (March 27, 2023). "On the Draft Board: New Mexico's Jerrick Reed II". ArrowheadPride.com.
- ^ a b "Jerrick Reed II". New Mexico Lobos. February 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Stecker, Brent (April 29, 2023). "Seahawks draft safety Jerrick Reed II in sixth round". MyNorthwest.com.
- ^ Virgen, Steve (December 15, 2020). "Lobo football: DB Reed named first-team all-league". Albuquerque Journal.
- ^ Holien, Roger (April 27, 2023). "2023 NFL Draft Profile: New Mexico S Jerrick Reed II". Mountain West Wire.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Gilbert, John (April 11, 2023). "Report: Seahawks hosting safety on top 30 visit Tuesday". Field Gulls. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Boyle, John (April 29, 2023). "Seahawks Select S Jerrick Reed II With 198th Overall Pick". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (November 23, 2023). "Seahawks Activate Coby Bryant From Injured Reserve, Place Jerrick Reed II On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "2023 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Seahawks Place Seven On Physically Unable To Perform List Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (October 26, 2024). "Seahawks Activate S Jerrick Reed II From PUP; Elevate Two From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ Boyle, John. "Seahawks Sign 17 To Practice Squad; Including 2025 Draft Picks Damien Martinez & Ricky White III". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Boyle, John. "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2025 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign Jerrick Reed II To Active Roster, Elevate Two Players From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. September 20, 2025.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign WR Cody White Off Practice Squad, Add RB Khalil Herbert To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign S D'Anthony Bell Off Practice Squad, Place FB Robbie Ouzts On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Alper, Josh. "Seahawks put S Julian Love on IR, sign Jerrick Reed to active roster". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Seahawks place Julian Love, Eric Saubert on injured reserve". seattletimes.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Tuesday 11/4".
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 5, 2025). "-Titans Awarded Safety Jerrick Reed off Waivers from the Seahawks". TennesseeTitans.com.
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[edit]Jerrick Reed II
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Jerrick Jamal Reed II (born August 7, 2000) in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is an American professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL).[1]
Reed played college football for the New Mexico Lobos, where he appeared in 41 games over four seasons, recording 267 tackles, seven interceptions, and 22 pass deflections.[2] He began his junior college career at Northwest Mississippi Community College before transferring to New Mexico.[3]
Selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft, Reed earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team after appearing in 10 games as a rookie, primarily contributing on special teams with 11 tackles.[4][5] Over three seasons with Seattle, he played in 19 games, accumulating 18 total tackles while logging significant special teams snaps.[1] On November 5, 2025, the Tennessee Titans claimed Reed off waivers from the Seahawks, adding depth to their secondary ahead of their Week 11 matchup.[5]
Early years
Upbringing
Jerrick Reed II was born on August 7, 2000, in Olive Branch, Mississippi.[6][1] He grew up in Olive Branch, a small town in DeSoto County near the Tennessee border, where he was immersed in a community with strong ties to high school athletics.[7] This local environment provided Reed with his earliest opportunities to engage with sports, fostering a foundation for his physical development amid everyday Southern life. Family connections played a role in shaping his athletic path, particularly through close ties to the family of former NFL player K.J. Wright, also from Olive Branch, with whom Reed and his relatives have maintained a strong relationship and collaborated on local football camps.[7][8] These influences helped nurture his passion for the sport from a young age.High school career
Jerrick Reed II attended Olive Branch High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi, playing defensive back and wide receiver for head coach Tyler Turner.[9][10] In his senior year of 2017, Reed tallied 99 total tackles, including seven for loss, along with seven interceptions (three returned for touchdowns, 271 yards) and nine passes defensed, contributing significantly to the team's defensive efforts.[11][12][3] Under his play, the Olive Branch Conquistadors achieved a 12-2 record and advanced to the third round of the Class 6A state playoffs.[3] For his performance, Reed earned first-team all-state honors from The Clarion-Ledger.[12] Standing at 5-foot-10 and around 188 pounds, Reed's size and relatively low national profile as a prospect resulted in no Division I scholarship offers, prompting his path to junior college.[13]College career
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Jerrick Reed II enrolled at Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2018, joining the Rangers football team under head coach Benjy Parker.[9] As a freshman defensive back, he quickly adapted to the junior college level, earning a starting role at safety and contributing significantly to the team's defensive efforts from the outset.[14] During the 2018 season, Reed recorded 71 tackles, including 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, and 3 pass breakups, showcasing his versatility and instincts in the secondary.[9] His performance was particularly notable in October, when he tallied 36 tackles, both interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), a pass breakup, and the fumble recovery, helping anchor the Rangers' defense during a crucial stretch.[14] Reed's contributions were instrumental in Northwest Mississippi's defensive success that year, as the team finished with an 8-2 record and advanced to the postseason.[15] Following his single season with the Rangers, he transferred to the University of New Mexico.[9]University of New Mexico
Jerrick Reed II transferred to the University of New Mexico in 2019 following one season at Northwest Mississippi Community College, where his foundational experience as a defensive back facilitated a smooth transition to Division I football.[15] Over four seasons with the Lobos from 2019 to 2022, he started 36 of 41 games, establishing himself as a reliable presence in the secondary.[15] His junior college background provided the versatility needed to adapt quickly to the Mountain West Conference's demands.[16] During his time at New Mexico, Reed amassed 267 tackles, including 164 solo stops, 9.5 tackles for loss, seven interceptions, and 22 pass breakups, showcasing his ball skills and tackling efficiency.[2] These figures highlighted his growth into a complete safety capable of impacting both run support and pass coverage.[17] Reed's 2020 season marked a breakout year, where he earned first-team All-Mountain West honors after recording 33 tackles, four interceptions (tied for the conference lead), and three pass breakups in just seven games during the COVID-shortened schedule.[18] In 2022, as a senior, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player, leading the Lobos with 11 pass breakups and posting 94 tackles while adding a forced fumble, interception, and fumble recovery—key contributions that anchored the defense against aerial attacks.[19] As a two-time team captain, Reed developed into a vocal leader in the secondary, mentoring younger players and emphasizing accountability during practices and games.[20] His progression from a rotational player in 2019 to a starter who dictated defensive schemes underscored his maturation as a safety.[15] Following his senior season, Reed declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, concluding a college career that solidified his reputation as one of the Mountain West's top defensive backs.[21]Professional career
Pre-draft process
Following the 2022 college season, Jerrick Reed II did not receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine but participated in the University of New Mexico's pro day in March 2023, where he measured 5 feet 9 inches tall and 196 pounds, ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, and recorded a 38-inch vertical jump.[22][23] These workouts, along with a top-30 visit to the Seattle Seahawks, helped elevate his draft profile despite his smaller stature.[7] Scouting reports praised Reed's instincts in quickly locating the ball carrier, his aggressive tackling in run support, and his consistent ball production with 11 pass breakups in his senior year, though evaluators noted the need for added strength to handle NFL blockers more effectively.[24][25][17] His recognition as the University of New Mexico's team MVP after leading the Lobos in tackles during the 2022 season further boosted his draft stock as a versatile defensive back.[19] The Seattle Seahawks selected Reed in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft, marking him as the first player from the University of New Mexico to be drafted since kicker Jason Sanders in 2018.[26][27] As a late-round pick akin to undrafted free agent prospects in terms of limited guaranteed money, Reed signed a four-year rookie contract worth $4,014,800, including $174,800 in guarantees, on May 12, 2023.[28]Seattle Seahawks
Jerrick Reed II was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round (pick No. 198 overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of New Mexico, signing a four-year rookie contract shortly thereafter. He primarily served as a depth safety and special teams contributor during his three seasons with the team, appearing in 19 games without starting on defense.[5] In his rookie 2023 season, Reed played in 10 games, recording 11 total tackles (9 solo and 2 assists, with 9 on special teams), where he ranked tied for third on the Seahawks.[29][1] His season was cut short by a torn ACL suffered in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams, leading to his placement on injured reserve on November 23, 2023.[30] Despite the injury, Reed's special teams performance earned him a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) All-Rookie Team.[31] Reed began the 2024 season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to his ACL recovery but was designated to return from injured reserve on October 14, 2024.[32] He appeared in five games after activation, logging 3 total tackles (2 solo and 1 assist) while contributing on special teams.[29][1] During the 2025 season, Reed started on the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster in October ahead of Week 9.[5][33] He played in four games, adding 4 total tackles (2 solo and 2 assists), primarily on special teams with 62 snaps in that phase across limited defensive opportunities.[29][1] However, on November 5, 2025, the Seahawks waived Reed to accommodate a trade acquisition of wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.[34] Over his tenure with Seattle, Reed amassed 18 total tackles (13 solo) in 19 games, underscoring his value as a rotational special teamer despite persistent injury challenges.[35][1]| Season | Games Played | Total Tackles | Solo Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Special Teams Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Not specified |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Not specified |
| Career | 19 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 9 (2023 only) |