Houston Texans safety Justin Reid is two seasons deep into his NFL career, but the former 2018 third-round pick from Stanford already knows which “pro” accolade he would rather earn.
In a tweet on Jan. 31, Reid added remarks to a video from ESPN’s SportsCenter on Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker talking about missing out on being an NBA All-Star despite having such an outstanding season to date — in other words, Booker was snubbed.
“Same with Pro Bowl,” Reid tweeted. “It’s all a popularity contest but it’s the world we live in so I digress. This is why I chase being All Pro.”
Same with Pro Bowl. It’s all a popularity contest but it’s the world we live in so I digress 🤷🏾♂️. This why I chase being All Pro https://t.co/KJkUayg9c5
— Justin Reid (@jreid_viii) February 1, 2020
Through two seasons, Reid has collected 166 tackles, a tackle for loss, five interceptions, including a pick-six, 15 pass breakups, a forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries in 31 games, 27 of which he started.
Since the Texans’ 2002 inception, the club has not produced a first-team All-Pro or Pro Bowl safety. If Reid earns either, it will be worthy of praise.