The Chargers finally addressed the wide receiver position in the fifth-round with former Virginia WR Joe Reed.
Speed was the main focal point with whoever Los Angeles drafted and Reed possesses just that. He is an explosive athlete with great hands who should thrive as a deep threat and return specialist.
Let’s see how Twitter reacted to the Bolts’ selection of Reed:
Joe Reed is basically what we all wished Travis Benjamin was. Solid deep threat despite bad QB play, with said QB having a weak arm.
Joe Reed also took almost every return at LEAST 30 yards. Solid returner. Best returner in the draft maybe.
— Jason Balliet II (@Syntari13) April 25, 2020
Omg Joe Reed in those Chargers unis? pic.twitter.com/oY8khieg9x
— EmbraceThePace (@EmbracePaceUVA) April 25, 2020
Joe Reed is very much a Chargers kind of pick (but not in a bad way).
— Richard Wade (@RichardWade) April 25, 2020
Joe Reed is a heck of a player. first Hoo finally off the board. not Hall. wow.
— Jackson Didlake (@diidlake) April 25, 2020
#Chargers fifth-round pick WR Joe Reed was utilized both inside and outside for the Cavaliers. I would like to see him sharpen up his route-running, but he offers above average size and speed (4.47) to win on the outside, along with return ability.
— Gavino Borquez (@GavinoBorquez) April 25, 2020
YES! You guys are going to LOVE Joe Reed.
— Chargers Homer (@ChargersHomer) April 25, 2020
JOE REED is a beast and a great slot receiver. I was hoping we would either get him or Quez. Our offense is going to be MEAN
— Powder Blue Blood (@pwdrblueblood) April 25, 2020
Joe Reed is pretty damn good with the ball in his hand. I'm watching tape on him rn, he's the best player on that entire offense. Loving his tape so far.
— ⚡BOLTDOWN⚡ (@Lights83) April 25, 2020
Joe Reed is such a day 3 Telesco pick; Senior, good experience, started for 3 years, can add value of soecisl teams too.
Would have preferred James Proche but Reed adds some speed and has a chance to become a good WR3 on this team.
— Lee Wakefield (@Wakefield90) April 25, 2020