Georgia Bulldogs safety J.R. Reed has shockingly gone undrafted. Now, he’s signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The #Jaguars are signing Georgia S J.R. Reed, source said. Son of former NFL receiver Jake Reed.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2020
Reed was a playmaking defensive back for the Dawgs last season. He elected to return for his senior season and did not disappoint.
Reed was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award, awarded to the top defensive player in the country, during his 2019 campaign. Reed defended seven passes last season and intercepted a pass against Notre Dame. He forced seven turnovers over his career in Athens.
Reed will be playing at the next level in the NFL despite going undrafteed. He’ll be a priority free agent for NFL teams.
He has excellent anticipation and helped Georgia make three straight SEC Championships. During his senior season the Georgia Bulldogs had the best scoring defense in the NCAA.
Before the NFL Draft, Reed has been compared to a Dallas Cowboys safety. Reed is NFL-ready and is fully capable of starting. He’s a little older than most prospects, but his experience and solid fundamentals should help him adapt to the speed of the game in the NFL. Reed will be extremely motivated to prove his doubters wrong.
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