Undrafted safety J.R. Reed becomes a starter

Many feel that fifth-round selection Daniel Thomas could replace Jarrod Wilson as a starter on defense and I definitely agree that it’s possible. The veteran hasn’t been a bad player by any means, however, he also hasn’t made a lot of impact plays. That could cause the staff to see what Thomas brings to the table.

Unfortunately, Thomas’ addition has caused many to overlook another talented safety in Georgia’s J.R. Reed, who was a leader for one of college football’s best defenses in 2019. While there he was a player who flourished due to never being out of place and it earned him overall grades of 89.0 and 81.0 during his last two seasons in red and black, per Pro Football Focus.

If the Jags’ staff could get him to be more of a reactor, Wilson may want to look out because the team would then have one heck of a player and someone who could replace him in the lineup. The preseason would be the perfect place to make that case as the Jags will face some respectable teams.