Joe Reed is a WR out of Virginia. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 0% elite, 11% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He doesn't have a big early burst or desired long speed so he's likely to wear coverage unless he's bunched or in motion.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His hands are reliable and he's quick in transitioning from catch to run in the quick passing game.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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“…Well-built slot receiver who tends to take what the defense gives him but doesn't really have the skillset to threaten and defeat coverage on a regular basis. He doesn't have a big early burst or desired long speed so he's likely to wear coverage unless he's bunched or in motion. His hands are reliable and he's quick in transitioning from catch to run in the quick passing game. He's a fearless, downhill kick returner…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →