Taft Reed

Taft Reed
No. 17, 38, 23, 41
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1942-06-12) June 12, 1942
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolRowan (Hattiesburg)
CollegeJackson State (1962-1965)
NFL draft1966: 19th round, 279th overall pick
AFL draft1966: 9th round, 81st overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Return yards111
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Taft Reed (born June 12, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1967.[1] He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the ninth round (81st overall) of the 1966 AFL draft and by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 19th round (279th overall) of the 1966 NFL draft.[2][3]

References

  1. โ†‘ "Taft Reed Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  2. โ†‘ "1966 AFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  3. โ†‘ "1966 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2025.