Reed attended the University of Miami, where he was a two-time consensus All-American and was recognized as the top college defensive back. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft and played 11 seasons for the Ravens, earning nine Pro Bowl selections, being named an All-Pro eight times, and winning a Super Bowl with the team in 2013.
Reed holds the NFL record for the two longest interception returns (106 and 107 yards) and is tied for the record for most interception return yards in a single season (358). He is also tied for the all-time NFL record for interception return touchdowns (7). He was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2004 and was voted to the 2000s All-Decade Team.
Reed was known for his ability to anticipate plays and read the quarterback's eyes. He was also known for his hard hits, and was one of the most feared tacklers in the game. He was a leader on and off the field, and was often seen as the emotional leader of the Ravens defense.
Reed was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. He finished his career with 64 interceptions, 1,590 interception return yards, and 7 interception return touchdowns. He was also a two-time recipient of the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his work in the community.
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