James Reed (defensive tackle)

James Reed
No. 93, 92
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1977-02-03) February 3, 1977
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High schoolSaginaw
CollegeIowa State
NFL draft2001: 7th round, 206th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles230
Sacks7
Fumble recoveries4
Pass deflections4
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Reed (born February 3, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones and was selected by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft.[1]

Reed has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints.

Early life

James Reed went to Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan. He played offensive tackle as a junior and started at middle linebacker as a senior. Reed played for some outstanding high school football teams at Saginaw High School. His junior year marked the first winning record for the Trojans in five years. He also helped the Trojans win the school's first Saginaw Valley League title in 1996, since 1951. Reed, a 6-foot, 240-pound linebacker for the Trojans, received All-State and All-State honors his senior year in 1996 after recording 117 tackles ,10 sacks, and two interceptions.

Reed was inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall Of Fame in 2014.

College career

Reed attended Iowa State University, and was a three-year starter and a three-time All-Big 12 conference selection. He helped get the Cyclones their first bowl win ever.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

On April 17, 2007, Reed was re-signed to the Chiefs with a three-year contract.[2] He only played out one year of the contract after the Chiefs released him on February 27, 2008.[3]

New Orleans Saints

On August 4, 2008, Reed was signed by the New Orleans Saints. Reed was placed on the injured reserve after he tore his Achilles tendon in training camp.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001NYJ 1624532131.02000010100
2002NYJ 160241770.02000010000
2003NYJ 1603723141.010000001160
2004NYJ 160191362.03000000000
2005NYJ 16156544212.070000002331
2006KAN 1515373071.03000020000
2007KAN 403300.01000000000
9932230162687.0190000404491

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001NYJ 101100.00000000000
2002NYJ 200000.00000000000
2004NYJ 201010.00000000000
2006KAN 116510.01000000000
618620.01000000000

References

  1. ↑ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. ↑ Pasquarelli, Len. Reed returns to Chiefs' defense ESPN.com, 17 April 2007.
  3. ↑ "Report: CB Law among four Chiefs to be released". ESPN.com. February 27, 2008. Retrieved June 7, 2025.