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• Originally selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round (85^th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE:

• Reed started 26-of-36 games at the University of Florida – 25 as a tight end and one as a quarterback.
• Caught 79 passes for 945 yards (11.96 ypc) and six touchdowns.
• Gained 328 yards with five touchdowns on 77 carries and scored 84 points.
• Amassed 35 yards on a kickoff return and completed 26-of-47 passes for 252 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
• Having started the Gators’ first 12 games in 2012, Reed managed to lead the Gators with 45 receptions for 559 yards and three touchdowns. In 36 games for Florida during his collegiate career, he pulled down 79 passes, the third-highest total ever by a Florida tight end.
• Reed proved that he is most effective on the field when utilized in a variety of roles. When used in motion or out of the backfield, his burst of speed causes second level defenders to miss as he turns up field. His body control, balance and lateral quickness allow him to operate in space.
• Reed possesses the speed to set up defenders in the deep secondary and he is effective tracking deep passes over his outside shoulder. He is smooth and precise coming out of his breaks and is a savvy route runner with an array of head fakes to slip through zones for additional yards after the catch.
• That season, Reed completed 122-of-222 passes for 1,706 yards and 28 touchdowns while throwing just two interceptions as a junior. He also rushed for 370 yards and eight touchdowns on 53 carries. Known for his size and arm strength, the passer was scouted by recruiters from Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, Boston College and Maryland.
• In 2010, Reed appeared in 12 contests, starting three games at tight end before moving to quarterback late in the schedule. He earned a start vs. Penn State in the Outback Bowl that year. He went on to complete 26-of-46 throws for 252 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.
• The following season, Reed appeared in 11 games at tight end, starting 10 of those contests. He pulled down 28 passes for 307 yards (10.96 ypc) and two touchdowns, earning fourth-team All-Southeastern Conference accolades from Phil Steele.
• As a junior, Reed emerged among the elite pass catchers at his position, as his 45 catches for 559 yards and three touchdowns earned him All-SEC First-team honors from the Associated Press and second-team accolades from the league’s coaches. He also saw brief action on special teams, returning a kick 35 yards.

2012 SEASON (Florida):

• A member of the Mackey Award Watch List, Reed was named All-SEC first-team by the Associated Press and second team by The NFL Draft Report and the league’s coaches.
• Received College Football Performance Award Tight End Weekly honors vs. vs. Tennessee and South Carolina.
• Started the team’s first 12 games.
• Led the team with a career high 45 receptions for 559 yards.
• His 45 receptions were the most by a Florida tight end since Aaron Hernandez set the school position season-record with 68 catches in 2009.
• 23 of his grabs resulted in first downs, and 23 of his catches were for at least 10 yards, including 11 for 20 yards or longer.
• Returned a kickoff 35 yards and totaled 44 yards on four catches that included 1- and 3-yard touchdowns vs. South Carolina.

2011 SEASON (Florida):

• Appeared in 11 games.
• Finished second on the team with 28 receptions for 307 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Recorded first downs on 17 of his catches, including five that converted third or fourth-down snaps.
• Led the team in catches vs. Alabama (five for 31 yards), Georgia (four for 69 yards and a touchdown), South Carolina (five for 62 yards) and Furman (four for 56 yards and a score).
• Caught his first receiving touchdown of the season when he nabbed a 31-yard catch from John Brantley on a fourth-&-19 situation vs. the Bulldogs.
• After he tallied a season-high 69 yards receiving on four catches vs. Georgia, he earned College Football Performance Awards National Tight End of the Week recognition.

2010 SEASON (Florida):

• Reed played in 12 games.
• Started vs. Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana State as a tight end/slot receiver, and vs. Penn State in the Outback bowl as a quarterback.
• Recorded six catches for 79 yards and one touchdown.
• Gained 335 rushing yards on 77 attempts (4.26 ypc) that included five touchdowns.
• Completed 26-of-46 passes (56.25%) for 252 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
• Saw action for the first time as a Gator and had a two-yard touchdown reception for his first career catch vs. South Florida in the fourth quarter to complete Florida’s scoring.
• Had one reception for 22 yards in his first-career start in Florida’s victory over Tennessee.
• Recorded his first-career rushing touchdown on a one-yard run vs. Louisiana State, as he also had one reception for 12 yards.
• In the Vanderbilt, Reed saw his first action as a quarterback, as he went 11-for-19 for 130 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed 16 times for 84 yards and a score. He threw his first career touchdown on the first play of the second quarter, a 31-yard strike to Deonte Thompson.
• Completed 3-of-7 passes for 46 yards and one touchdown vs. South Carolina, adding eight runs for 12 yards and one reception for 15 yards.
• Hit on 2-of-3 attempts for 14 yards and a touchdown on a toss back to quarterback John Brantley vs. Appalachian State, as he also scored three times on 11 runs for 74 yards.
• Connected on two of his four passes for 12 yards and rushed 13 times for 74 yards in the Florida State clash.
• Rushed for a team-high 68 yards on 24 tries and completed eight of 13 passes for 60 yards in the Gators’ win over Penn State in the Outback Bowl.

2009 SEASON (Florida):

• Reed dressed for five games but did not see any game action, retaining freshman eligibility.

AGILITY TESTS

• 4.72 in the 40-yard dash.
• 1.61 10-yard dash.
• 2.62 20-yard dash.
• 4.25 20-yard shuttle.
• 11.90 60-yard shuttle.
• 6.86 three-cone drill.
• 33-inch vertical jump.
• 9’5” broad jump.
• Bench pressed 225 pounds 16 times.
• 255-pound bench press.
• 475-pound squat.
• 33-inch arm length.
• 10-inch hands.
• 76 ¾-inch wingspan.

HIGH SCHOOL

• Reed attended New London (Ct.) High School, playing football for head coach Jack Cochrane.
• The three-year starter at quarterback for the Whalers, he led the team to an undefeated regular season record in 2007…
• That season, Reed completed 122-of-222 passes for 1,706 yards and 28 touchdowns while throwing just two interceptions as a junior.
• Also rushed for 370 yards and eight touch-downs on 53 carries.
• Finalist for the 2008 Joe Montana High School Quarterback of the Year Award.
• Rated the nation’s 10th-best dual-threat quarterback and the second-best prospect from the state of Connecticut by Rivals.com.
• Member of the ESPNU Top 150 squad in 2008, as he not only proved to be an efficient passer, but averaged 8.82 yards per rushing attempt during his senior year.
• During his playing days at New London High School, the Connecticut prospect was a finalist for the 2008 Joe Montana High School Quarterback of the Year Award. A three-year starter for the Whalers, Reed led the team to an undefeated regular season in 2007.
• Reed was rated the nation’s 10th-best dual-threat quarterback and the second-best prospect from the state of Connecticut by Rivals.com. He was also a member of the ESPNU Top 150 squad in 2008. He not only proved to be an efficient passer, but averaged 8.82 yards per rushing attempt during his senior campaign.

PERSONAL

• Religion major.
• Reed has participated in several community service events through the Goodwill Gators program, including assembling and distributing food during Thanksgiving each of the past two years and a video game challenge with a local youth club.
• Born 7/03/90 in New London, Connecticut.