D.J. Reed, the Kansas St. CB, sits at No. 152 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 30% elite, 55% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Future slot corner who has the athleticism to handle mirror and match coverage and the toughness to step up and take on tackle responsibilities.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's passionate and confident and outplays his height on a consistent basis.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Reed's talent as a return specialist could gain him instant opportunities and his work won't hurt his cause.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…Future slot corner who has the athleticism to handle mirror and match coverage and the toughness to step up and take on tackle responsibilities. Reed lacks size, but not heart. He's passionate and confident and outplays his height on a consistent basis. Reed's talent as a return specialist could gain him instant opportunities and his work won't hurt his cause. Reed has the mental and physical makeup to become a solid…”
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