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Edward Earl Reed, Jr. (born September 11, 1978 in St. Rose, Louisiana) is an American football player who currently plays strong safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL.

He is considered one of the most dominant safeties currently playing in the NFL, and is often referred to as a 'play-maker'.

University of Miami

Ed Reed attended the University of Miami where he was a standout defensive player. Reed was the leader of the Miami team that won the 2001 National Championship.

Reed set several records for the University of Miami. He holds the record for career interceptions with 21. He also holds the record for career interception return yards with 389. He also blocked 4 field goals/punts during his college career.

NFL career

Reed has enjoyed a very successful professional career so far and has become one of the Ravens' most popular players. In 2004, Reed was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press a season where he set NFL Records for longest interception (106) and most interception return yardage (358). He finished the year with 9 interceptions.

Reed currently holds the Ravens' record for career interceptions with 22. Reed has also continued his strong special teams play with 4 blocked punts so far, returning 3 for touchdowns. In 2004, Reed became the only player in Pro Bowl history to block a punt and return it for a touchdown.


Preceded byRay Lewis NFL Defensive Player of the Year
2004 		Succeeded byBrian Urlacher

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