Ed Reed: Career retrospective
If you were to make a list of NFL players you’d never want to see coming at you full speed, Ravens legend Ed Reed has to be around the top. Often considered one of the best safeties of the 21 Century, Reed left his mark on the NFL. Let’s take a look at his legendary career.
simply electric at Miami. The Baltimore Ravens were lucky to land the blue-chip prospect with the 24th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. Reed would give his all to the team that drafted him.
a 106-yard pick-six! Reed’s breakout season earned him Defensive Player of the Year honors. It was the first time a safety won Defensive Player of the Year in 20 years.
108 yards for a pick-six. It would go down as one of the longest plays in NFL history.
The Blackout Game.
Whatever nickname you prefer to call the game, Reed showed up with five tackles and an interception in a close 34-31 victory over the 49ers. The Ravens were Super Bowl champions! In linebacker Ray Lewis’ last season, the Ravens pulled it off with a banged-up roster.
first all-time in postseason interceptions with nine. The other guys are Ronnie Lott, Bill Simpson and Charlie Waters. That’s some impressive company.
best play he’s ever seen a free safety make.”
David J. Hunt is a freelance writer based out of Philadelphia. He ran cross country at Penn State, became a volunteer firefighter during COVID-19, and is a self taught journalist. He’s a diehard Philly sports fan. When he isn’t watching sports, he enjoys working out, fishing, and traveling. You can find more of his writing at The Chestnut Hill Local and The Temple News. You can follow him on Twitter at @dave_hunt44.
