Jordan Reed is an American football player in the tight end (TE) position for the Washington Redskins. His journey into the National Football League (NFL) began in 2013 after being selected by the Redskins in the third round of the year’s draft.
So far, his NFL career has been so impressive that some sports analysts believe he is on track to become the best player in his position in league history.
Jordan Reed Bio
Jordan Reed was born on July 3, 1990 in NewLondon, Connecticut. He was raised in his native city alongside his older brother David Reed by his parents Karen Reed and David Lott. David, who is four years older than Jordan, is also a soccer player. Meanwhile, the young lad (Jordan) started playing baseball while his older brother played soccer and even was a high school star.
The two brothers were very close as children and always played soccer together. As a result, Jordan was able to find his career path through the tutelage of his older brother, with whom he played for a year at New London High School. While Jordan played quarterback, his brother played wide receiver.
During Jordan Reed’s junior year in high school, he put on such an impressive performance that it’s not easy to forget. He completed 122 of 222 passes for 1,706 yards and 38 touchdowns, threw only two interceptions and also rushed for 370 yards and 8 touchdowns. In 2007, Jordan led his team to an undefeated regular season and in 2008 he was a finalist for Joe Montana High School Quarterback of the Year Award. According to a rating by Rivals.com, the very enthusiastic player was a four-star recruit and the 10th best double threat quarterback in America.
During the 2013 NFL draft, Jordan Reed was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round, with the 85th pick and officially agreed to the terms of a four-year rookie contract with the team on May 24, 2013. On September 15 In 2013, he announced his entry into the league. Jordan played in the October 20, 2013 game against the Chicago Bears and recorded 9 receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he set a new Redskins franchise record for gaining yards through a rookie tight end and also recorded his first 100-plus yard game.
Although his 2013 season ended abruptly due to a concussion, his performances in the nine games he played ended and earned him a spot on the Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America all-rookie team.
Also in 2014, Jordan Reed saw growth, despite being injured twice and unable to play for a few weeks into the season. In the 2015 season, Reed played with an increased passion. He recorded three 100-yard rushing yards and 11 passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 2016, the footballer ranked 77th on the NFL Top 100 Players of the Year. In recognition of his rare talent and tireless efforts, the Redskins rewarded Jordan Reed with a five-year, $50 million contract extension.
Jordan only played six games in 2017. The year was not so good for the tight end as he was sidelined for most of the season with a hamstring injury. Regardless, he ranked 65th on the NFL Top 100 Players list of 2017 and also earned his first Pro Bowl nomination.
Jordan Reed has proven to be one of the Washington Redskins’ most trusted weapons to date.
What happened to his health?
Jordan Reed did not play up to 16 games in any of the NFL seasons between 2013 and 2017. This is due to injuries.
On November 11, 2013, he was released from early game after suffering a concussion and consequently he could not appear in four games due to headaches arising from the concussion. He was eventually commissioned to injured reserve on December 19, 2013.
The following year, on September 7, 2014, he was eliminated due to a hamstring injury that kept him from playing until week six. He was unable to play in week 12 due to another hamstring injury on November 16.
During the game against the Dallas Cowboys on November 24, 2016, the football player suffered a Grade 3 AC joint separation in his left shoulder that kept him off the field in Week 13.
In 2017, a toe and hamstring injury limited him to a career-low six games. He treated his toes with physical therapy, an orthopedic insert in his shoes and a stem cell injection, but the pain persisted. Then his big toes were operated on and the sesame bone in each of them was removed. According to the player, he has been pain free since recovering from the surgery.
Although his participation was limited, Jordan now looks like the incendiary player he is known to be on the pitch.
Height, weight, body statistics and brief information
Birth name: Jordan M. Reed
Date of Birth: July 3, 1990
Place of Birth: New London, Connecticut
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 111kg
Arm length: 33 inches (0.84m)
Hand size: 10 inches (0.25 m)
Zodiac sign: Cancer