Edward Earl Reed, Jr. (born September 11, 1978 in St. Rose, Louisiana) is an American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.
In his career, Reed has been selected to four Pro Bowls (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007) and was the 2004 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He is considered one of the most dominant safeties currently playing in the NFL and is often referred to as a 'playmaker'. Since entering the league, Reed has been known to study film to memorize opposing teams's tendencies. Reed's habit of baiting quarterbacks into throwing interceptions has also earned him recognition throughout the league.
