Georgia Bulldog safety J.R. Reed is being disrespected throughout his preparation for the 2020 NFL Draft. Reed was invited to the NFL Combine, but he’s not receiving the hype most players would after his sensational college career.
Reed forced seven turnovers throughout his time in Athens while being a key piece in several elite defenses. Reed rarely surrendered big-plays. He racked up over fifty tackles in each of his three seasons finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski. Reed proved to be a play-maker and a sure tackler.
Reed should put up solid numbers at the NFL Combine. He measured well ahead of positional drills and forty yard dashes:
#NFLCombine key measurements thread…
332. #Georgia FS JR Reed
Height: 6-0 6/8
Weight: 202
Hand: 9 7/8
Arm: 32 4/8
Wingspan: 76 3/8— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 27, 2020
So why is Reed being disrespected ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft?
The main reason he’s being over looked is his age. Reed is 24 and turns 25 before the NFL Draft. It’s hard to look past a player’s age with the NFL’s short shelf life, but Reed is an exception. At 25, Reed is not that much older than most players in the NFL Draft.
Reed is ready to play from day one in the NFL. His instincts and skill at safety is exactly what NFL teams are looking for in a prospect. NFL.com considers J.R. Reed to be a back-up, but fans should expect Reed to start immediately if he’s not drafted behind one of the NFL’s better safeties.
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