Jaylen Reed
New England PatriotsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Penn State · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 310 | |
| 2023 | 46 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 226 |
| 2024 | 95 | 7 | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Penn State · 2025 draft class
Reed is a versatile safety with excellent play recognition and downhill closing speed. He processes quickly and takes efficient angles to the ball carrier, arriving with explosive hitting power. His tackling technique is fundamentally sound, breaking down in space and wrapping with proper form. Reed displays good coverage instincts in zone, maintaining proper depth and positioning while keeping plays in front of him. In man coverage, he shows the athleticism to match with tight ends and running backs. His blitz timing is notable, disguising his intentions and creating pressure when called upon.
Strengths
- Play recognition
- closing speed
- tackling technique
- hitting power
- coverage instincts
- blitz effectiveness
- versatility
- downhill explosiveness
Concerns
- Deep range needs refinement
- can be overaggressive at times leading to missed tackles
- man coverage against shifty receivers needs work
- ball skills in contested situations can improve
- sometimes takes risks in coverage