Jerrick Reed, the New Mexico S, sits at No. 223 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 6% elite, 10% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “A productive safety with above-average football smarts, Reed might need to make a permanent move to a nickel role with backup safety roster flexibility.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He covers with good footwork and is patient not to commit his hips prematurely against fakes.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He works to squeeze tight to his targets through the route but could have issues against leapers who can go over the top of him.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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“…A productive safety with above-average football smarts, Reed might need to make a permanent move to a nickel role with backup safety roster flexibility. He covers with good footwork and is patient not to commit his hips prematurely against fakes. He works to squeeze tight to his targets through the route but could have issues against leapers who can go over the top of him. He’s a willing run supporter but the stoppin…”
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